[Free Fix] Verify Mercedes C Class W205 key code before dealer visit

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Alphamax
Member since November 2022 • 45 posts

How to get my Mercedes C Class W205's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 144 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mercedes C Class W205?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 133 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mercedes C Class W205.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 76 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mercedes C Class W205.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 75 posts

Been here before with my Mercedes C Class W205. Let’s see if this one works.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mercedes C Class W205.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 69 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mercedes C Class W205.

October 03, 2024 Reply

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