[Success] Where do I get the key code for my 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class to make a spare key?

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Xfactor
Member since November 2021 • 126 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class?

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 633 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Timemachine
Member • 35 posts

Trying this out on my 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class today—hoping it works.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 31 posts

Saved me from towing my 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class. Thanks!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 92 posts

Just what I needed! My 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class has been acting up lately.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 150 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 97 posts

My 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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