[Solution] How can I obtain my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300's key code to program a spare key?

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Alphamax
Member since January 2022 • 101 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300 to make keys?

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Byteme
Member • 123 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 111 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300 won’t recognize the key.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 90 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300 too.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 63 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300 this hard?!

April 06, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 17 posts

Just tried this on my 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300—anyone else have success?

April 07, 2025 Reply

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