[Working] I bought a MercedesBenz C230 and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Bluescreen
Member since January 2022 • 76 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my MercedesBenz C230?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz C230. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Hackman
Member • 44 posts

Got a dead key fob for my MercedesBenz C230. Need the code badly.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 11 posts

I have a 2011 MercedesBenz C230, will this method work for that year?

October 20, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 13 posts

Does this method work for the MercedesBenz C230 models from 2010 onward?

October 21, 2024 Reply

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