[Free Fix] Lost key code for my 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK - what can I do?

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Flyingdutch
Member since February 2023 • 53 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK for key programming?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1379 posts

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

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 6 posts

Just what I needed! My 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK has been acting up lately.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 96 posts

I’m not alone! My 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK is doing the same thing.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 144 posts

Anyone try this on a 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK with push-button start?

April 16, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 140 posts

Using this on my 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK now. Hope it works.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 41 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 18 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2016 Mercedes Benz SLK, following this thread.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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