[Resolved] Where can I locate the key code to program a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 400 key?

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Charlie
Member since September 2022 • 16 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 400 for key programming?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Quantumq
Member • 61 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 400.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 53 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 400 this hard?!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 50 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 400 for a while.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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