[Solved] Key code help for MercedesBenz CLK550 with flip key

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Matrixfan
Member since June 2023 • 116 posts

How can I retrieve my MercedesBenz CLK550's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1446 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz CLK550. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Irongiant
Member • 51 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my MercedesBenz CLK550.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 86 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 MercedesBenz CLK550?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 113 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a MercedesBenz CLK550 before?

December 19, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 69 posts

My MercedesBenz CLK550's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 20, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 146 posts

Still can’t find the code for my MercedesBenz CLK550. This might do it.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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