[Resolved] Dealer says key code unavailable for 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250

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Bluesteel
Member since March 2023 • 132 posts

How can I retrieve my 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 23 posts

Been stuck with my 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 107 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 for a while.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 79 posts

My 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 68 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250—might work for mine too.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 51 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 all week. Hope this helps.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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