Mechanical key cut for 2014 C250.

Sep 23, 2019 | 04:54 PM

PJ18W213

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 20

Likes: 3

From: Fort Lauderdale

2014 C250 Sport

Mechanical key cut for 2014 C250.

Hello all,

I need to find out if there is a place I can take a blank mechanical key for my son's 2014 C250. I bought the car from a dealer and it looks like they reprogrammed the key fob from another car Mercedes and I did not check if the mechanical key would work or not, since the key fob worked, I assumed the mechanical key would as well; lesson learned, we all know what happens when you ***-u-me!!

So, I got a blank mechanical key and will need to cut it, just in case the key fob runs out of battery and would need to get in the car; also, in case the car is valet.

I called a couple of MB dealers and they charge $400 to 'order' the mechanical key; they do not cut blank keys.

Does anyone know if there is such a place to have a blank key cut?

Thanks,
PJ

Aug 9, 2020 | 06:48 PM

steveb9771

Super Member

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 643

Likes: 51

From: Southern California

2007 CL550

You can probably find a local locksmith who can cut the key for you. Try one that has been in business for 20+ years. Dealers do NOT have the equipment to cut keys.

Aug 10, 2020 | 05:29 PM

PJ18W213

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 20

Likes: 3

From: Fort Lauderdale

2014 C250 Sport

Hi Steveb977,

Thanks for your reply, but I have asked a few locksmith and even one recommended by the MB garage where they have worked on the car; and everyone is saying the dealer would be only one that do that.

I think I will leave as is, the blank key just cost me $5 in Ebay.

Maybe I just trade it for another newer car, after checking the mechanical key matches it.

Regards,

Aug 11, 2020 | 05:07 PM

atikovi

Super Member

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 540

Likes: 39

From: Suburban Washington DC

1995 S280 5-speed

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ18W213

I called a couple of MB dealers and they charge $400 to 'order' the mechanical key; they do not cut blank keys.

$400 is for the remote and the key. I paid $155 (wholesale) for the remote and the key would have been another $60. I bought the $5 blank on Ebay and a $250 laser key cutter that I've used half a dozen times, so about $40 to cut the key and dropping, with each new key I cut.

Aug 11, 2020 | 06:12 PM

PJ18W213

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 20

Likes: 3

From: Fort Lauderdale

2014 C250 Sport

Hi Atikovi,

Thanks for the information. I think I will leave it like this for now, and hoping there is no need for me to have to use the mechanical key down the road.

It looks like a cool setup you have with the laser key cutter.

Thanks,

Reply Subscribe

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)