[Update] Dealer vs locksmith for MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450 key code

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How can I find my MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450's key code to program a new key?

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Will this work for older MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450s? Mine's a 2009.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450.

Got a dead key fob for my MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450. Need the code badly.

Same problem on my MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450. Watching for any working solutions.

Waiting to see if this will work on my MercedesBenz Eclass AllTerrain 450 as well.

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