[Closed] Any luck getting the 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class PIN code without original key?

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Haloeffect
Member since October 2021 • 26 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class for key programming?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1855 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class, let me know if it works.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 48 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class too.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 29 posts

This thread might save my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class. Thanks everyone!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 37 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 119 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class too.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 74 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2016 Mercedes Benz C Class key code too.

April 20, 2025 Reply

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