[Update] Anyone with experience retrieving ignition codes for MercedesBenz S560?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my MercedesBenz S560 to program a key?

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Looking for the same thing for my MercedesBenz S560, hope someone can help.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my MercedesBenz S560 too.

Waiting to see if this will work on my MercedesBenz S560 as well.

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Waiting to see if this will work on my MercedesBenz S560 as well.

Saved me from towing my MercedesBenz S560. Thanks!

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