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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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