[Solved] Key code help for 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class with chipped keys

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Zombieking
Member since September 2022 • 123 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class for key programming?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1080 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 116 posts

Desperate to get my 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class running again. Trying this tonight.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 132 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class all week. Hope this helps.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 96 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class models from 2010 onward?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 115 posts

My 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Class, hope this helps.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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