[Closed] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class

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Turboboost
Member since December 2022 • 119 posts

Need my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluesteel
Member • 88 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 17 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 95 posts

Worked for someone with a 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class? Need to hear it!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 123 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 6 posts

Will this work for older 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Classs? Mine's a 2009.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 95 posts

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

February 06, 2025 Reply

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