[Update] Where can I buy the programming code for a Mercedes ML W164?

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Zombieking
Member since September 2021 • 117 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Mercedes ML W164?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes ML W164. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Jedimaster
Member • 42 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mercedes ML W164.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 121 posts

Been stuck with my Mercedes ML W164 for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 133 posts

Trying this out on my Mercedes ML W164 today—hoping it works.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 19 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Mercedes ML W164's mystery code.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 97 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Mercedes ML W164, would this method still work?

May 13, 2025 Reply

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