Mercedes Auto Locksmith
Devon, Dorset & Somerset
A-Class · C-Class · E-Class · GLA · GLC · Sprinter · Vito · Citan
Your local Mercedes auto locksmith for the whole South West. Mercedes key replacement, spare keys, programming, lockouts and immobiliser faults — for the A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, GLC, Sprinter van and the full Mercedes range. Mobile service at your location, 24 hours a day, with a confirmed price before we travel.
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Your Local Mercedes Key Specialist
I'm Dean — a specialist mobile auto locksmith based in Honiton with over 15 years of experience, including extensive work on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Mercedes security is among the most sophisticated on the market, built around the DAS (Drive Authorisation System) on older models and the more advanced FBS3/FBS4 (Full System Block) on newer ones. Whether you've lost your Mercedes keys, need a spare Mercedes key programmed, or your Mercedes won't recognise its key, I carry professional AUTEL equipment specifically capable of handling the Mercedes DAS and FBS systems.
Unlike a main dealer, I come to you — home, workplace, car park or roadside — and complete the Mercedes key programming on-site. There's no need to recover the vehicle to a dealership or wait days for an appointment. Mercedes key work costs more than volume brands — the security is genuinely more complex — but I'm still typically well below what a Mercedes main dealer will charge.
The Mercedes Sprinter van is one of the most frequently requested commercial callouts I attend. A lost Sprinter key stops a working day completely, and I carry Sprinter key cutting blanks and programming equipment as standard. For more detail on Mercedes's security systems, the RAC has useful information on modern vehicle security.
Mercedes Key Types We Work With
Mercedes has used several key and entry technologies across its range over the years. I work with all of them:
Mercedes Blade Keys
Mechanical keys with a transponder chip used on older A, C and E-Class models.
Mercedes Remote Flip Keys
Fold-out blade keys with integrated remote central locking.
Mercedes Smart Key (Keyless-Go)
Push-button start proximity keys on newer models across the range.
Mercedes Keyless-Go Entry
Detect-and-go systems that unlock as you approach.
Mercedes DAS Keys
Drive Authorisation System-paired keys on older models.
Mercedes FBS3/FBS4 Keys
Full System Block keys on newer models with advanced encryption.
Mercedes Vehicles Covered (Model & Year)
I cover the full Mercedes-Benz range across the years these models have been on UK roads, including the passenger car range and the Sprinter and Vito commercial vans:
| Model | Years Covered | Common Key Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes A-Class | 1997–Present | Flip key / Keyless-Go |
| Mercedes C-Class | 1993–Present | Blade / flip / Keyless-Go |
| Mercedes E-Class | 1993–Present | Flip / Keyless-Go / FBS |
| Mercedes GLA / GLC / GLE | 2014–Present | Keyless-Go smart key |
| Mercedes CLA / CLS | 2011–Present | Keyless-Go smart key |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 2000–Present | Remote / flip key |
| Mercedes Vito | 2003–Present | Remote flip key |
| Mercedes Citan | 2012–Present | Remote flip key |
| Mercedes S-Class / SLK / GLB | 2002–Present | Keyless-Go / FBS4 |
Don't see your model or year? Call 07830249408 — I cover virtually the entire Mercedes range and will confirm your exact vehicle in under a minute.
Our Mercedes Auto Locksmith Services
Mercedes Key Replacement (Lost Keys)
Lost all your Mercedes keys? No original needed. Using your VIN and immobiliser data I work through the DAS or FBS system to create a complete replacement key from scratch on-site. See lost car keys.
Spare Mercedes Keys
A spare Mercedes key is the best way to avoid a future lockout. I cut and programme spares for all Mercedes models on-site — flip keys, Keyless-Go smart keys — at your location.
Mercedes Sprinter & Vito Van Keys
Mercedes Sprinter and Vito van key replacement is one of the most frequent commercial callouts I attend. A lost Sprinter key stops your business — I prioritise commercial jobs and carry the equipment to resolve them the same day.
Mercedes Key Programming
Mercedes key programming across the DAS and FBS security systems. My AUTEL equipment programmes new keys, syncs Keyless-Go fobs and resolves DAS coding faults — at your location.
Mercedes Key Fob Repairs
A Mercedes key fob that's stopped working often just needs a new battery, button repair or reprogramming. I diagnose and repair before recommending a full replacement.
Mercedes Broken Key Extraction
Snapped a Mercedes key in the door or barrel? Don't dig it out. I safely extract the broken blade and cut a fresh working key on-site.
Common Mercedes Issues We See
Across thousands of Mercedes callouts, certain faults come up again and again. If you're experiencing any of these, I can help:
Recent Mercedes Job — Plymouth
Mercedes Sprinter — Lost Only Key
A courier driver lost the only key to a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 314 in Plymouth mid-delivery. With no spare available the van was completely immobilised and the deliveries couldn't continue. I attended within the hour, gained non-destructive entry, worked through the Sprinter's immobiliser system, cut and programmed a new remote key on-site, and deleted the missing key for security. The driver was back on his route the same afternoon, at well below the Mercedes dealer quote with no recovery vehicle required.
Main Dealer vs DB Car Keys
For most Mercedes key and lock jobs, a mobile specialist saves you time and money compared with a main dealer:
| Main Dealer | DB Car Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the car there | ✗Recovery often needed | ✓We come to you |
| Waiting time | ✗Days, parts ordered | ✓Same day |
| Pricing | ✗Higher | ✓Typically lower |
| Where the work happens | ✗Workshop visit | ✓Mobile, at your location |
| Availability | ✗Business hours | ✓24/7 emergency |
What Mercedes Customers Say
“Lost the only key to my Mercedes Sprinter while out on deliveries in Plymouth. Dean was there in under an hour, sorted the key on the spot and got me back on the road. Couldn't have been better.”
— Google ReviewWhy Choose DB Car Keys for Your Mercedes?
Mercedes DAS/FBS Expertise
Specialist knowledge of Mercedes's DAS and FBS3/FBS4 security systems across the full range.
Fully Mobile
I come to you anywhere in Devon, Dorset and Somerset — home, work or roadside.
Upfront Pricing
A confirmed price before I travel. No call-out bait fees, nothing added on arrival.
Cost-Effective
Typically well below main dealer prices for the same Mercedes key and programming work.
Fast Response
Most Mercedes jobs completed on the same visit, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Professional Equipment
AUTEL diagnostic tools built for Mercedes DAS and FBS — the same standard as dealerships.
Mercedes Auto Locksmith Near Me
Looking for a Mercedes auto locksmith near you?
DB Car Keys is a fully mobile Mercedes specialist, so "near me" really does mean near you — I travel to your location rather than asking you to get the car or van to a workshop. Whether you need a Mercedes locksmith in Exeter, a Mercedes Sprinter locksmith in Plymouth, a Mercedes locksmith in Taunton, or a Mercedes key specialist anywhere across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, I arrive with equipment to handle the DAS and FBS immobiliser systems on the spot.
Searches like "Mercedes key replacement near me", "Mercedes locksmith near me" or "Mercedes Sprinter key replacement Devon" all lead to the same place — a local, mobile, fully-equipped service. Call 07830249408 with your postcode for an honest ETA and a confirmed price before I set off. See my full area coverage for everywhere I work.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mercedes
Yes. Using your vehicle's VIN and immobiliser data I work through the DAS or FBS security system to create a complete new Mercedes key from scratch at your location. All old keys are deleted from the system for security.
Yes — even though Mercedes security (DAS and FBS) is more advanced than most makes, I access the immobiliser, read the security data and programme a new key on-site with no original key present. Call to confirm your exact model and year.
Yes. I programme Mercedes Keyless-Go proximity keys for the A-Class, C-Class, GLC, CLA and the wider range. Read the FBS immobiliser, programme the new smart key, test and hand over.
Mercedes keys cost more than volume brands because the DAS/FBS security is genuinely more complex. I give a confirmed price before I travel and I'm typically still well below a main dealer quote. Call 07830249408 with your model and year.
Yes. Sprinter and Vito commercial van key replacement and programming is one of my most frequent callouts. I carry the equipment as standard and prioritise immobilised commercial vehicles.
Yes. I programme genuine-quality keys and fobs to the same standard as a Mercedes dealership, using professional AUTEL equipment. Most jobs are done the same day at your location.
Yes. This is usually a DAS or FBS communication fault. I can diagnose it on-site, resync the key to the immobiliser, or programme a replacement key if the original has failed.
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Fast, mobile Mercedes key replacement, programming and lockout service across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Upfront pricing, 24/7 availability.