[Completed] Key code needed for MERCEDES VITO 120 3000 CDI with aftermarket alarm

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Looking for my MERCEDES VITO 120 3000 CDI's factory key code to program a key

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Just checking in to say this helped with my MERCEDES VITO 120 3000 CDI. Thanks!

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out MERCEDES VITO 120 3000 CDI.

My MERCEDES VITO 120 3000 CDI is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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