[Recommended Fix] Looking for someone who got MercedesBenz 420SEL code without dealership

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Xrayvision
Member since August 2023 • 73 posts

How to get my MercedesBenz 420SEL's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 511 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz 420SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 107 posts

I’m in the same boat with my MercedesBenz 420SEL. This looks promising.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 75 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start MercedesBenz 420SELs?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 38 posts

Using this on my MercedesBenz 420SEL now. Hope it works.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 17 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a MercedesBenz 420SEL?

April 07, 2025 Reply

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