[Success] Need key code after battery died in Brabus SLK 38 S

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Where do I get the key code for my Brabus SLK 38 S to make a spare key?

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Brabus SLK 38 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Does this method work for the Brabus SLK 38 S models from 2010 onward?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Brabus SLK 38 S key code too.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Brabus SLK 38 S.

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