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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Lost my only key, what do I do?

As you guys may know I have a 2003 CLK55 72k miles, every option except xenons. I only had one key originally from when I purchased the car, and as of last night I have no idea where my key is. I got home, so it has to be here somewhere but I literally looked for hours and hours last night every inch of my home and outside. What is the best / cheapest way of going about getting a new key and is getting ripped off by the dealer my only option. Also when I do get the key can I program it here myself since the car is now stranded in my driveway. If anyone could give inputs or information on personal experience I would really appreciate it. Trying to do the quickest, least expensive method to fix this problem.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Getting ripped by the dealer is the only option as you will have to sign a form with proof of ownership (registration) and photo-copy your liscense. MB will send a key based on VIN #, sorry
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Getting ripped by the dealer is the only option as you will have to sign a form with proof of ownership (registration) and photo-copy your liscense. MB will send a key based on VIN #, sorry
Wow that really sucks. I have keyless too so I am sure its more money.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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FOUND! In the couch cushion in the living room underneath with a bunch of little toy cars. Gotta love 4 year olds.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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FOUND! In the couch cushion in the living room underneath with a bunch of little toy cars. Gotta love 4 year olds.
LOL. Maybe it's time to make a copy so this doesn't happen again?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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LOL. Maybe it's time to make a copy so this doesn't happen again?
For real man, I wanted to update to the newer style key for the car eventually, but this isn't the way I had in mind haha.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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LOL. Maybe it's time to make a copy so this doesn't happen again?
Without a doubt. Make a copy, use the copy as the original and keep the old style key as a secondary. The new key fob is pretty slick!!
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