[Answered] European Mercedes X Class 470 key code in US - possible?

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Goldenret
Member since October 2021 • 55 posts

Looking for my Mercedes X Class 470's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1990 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes X Class 470. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (3)

Pandaking
Member • 94 posts

I have a 2011 Mercedes X Class 470, will this method work for that year?

October 10, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 121 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Mercedes X Class 470, hope someone can help.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 38 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Mercedes X Class 470 before?

October 12, 2024 Reply

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