[Closed] Bought a used Mercedes CLC W203, no key code - help!

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Outlawjoe
Member since July 2022 • 13 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Mercedes CLC W203?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes CLC W203. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 117 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Mercedes CLC W203, would this method still work?

March 25, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 146 posts

Trying this out on my Mercedes CLC W203 today—hoping it works.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 11 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercedes CLC W203 with push-button start?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 63 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mercedes CLC W203?

March 28, 2025 Reply

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