A replacement Mercedes car key costs £250 to £400 when every key is lost, and a main dealer charges £400 to £700 or more. A spare made from a working key costs less. The price covers the key, the programming and the call out.
Mercedes Key Cost Finder
Pick the job.
A Mercedes key with every key lost costs £250 to £400, created and programmed at the car.
A spare Mercedes key costs up to £220 from a working key.
Mercedes key programming costs £100 to £200 or more when the key is already supplied.
A main dealer charges £400 to £700 or more and takes 5 to 14 days to supply the key.
Not sure which job applies? Call 07830249408 with the registration.
Lost a Mercedes key? Call 07830249408 in Devon, Dorset or Somerset. I confirm 1 price for the Mercedes key from the registration before I travel.
The sections below give the replacement Mercedes key cost by job, the price against a main dealer, the time and the documents.
A replacement Mercedes car key costs £250 to £400 with every key lost. A main dealer charges £400 to £700 or more and takes 5 to 14 days. The call out fee is £0.
What Does a Replacement Mercedes Car Key Cost by Job?
A replacement Mercedes car key costs £250 to £400 by job when every key is lost, and less when 1 key still works. The table below lists the 3 jobs.
| Job | What the Price Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Every key lost | The car opened, a new key created and programmed, the lost key deleted | £250 to £400 |
| Spare key from a working key | A second key programmed to the car | Up to £220 |
| Programming alone | A supplied key paired to the car | £100 to £200 or more |
A Mercedes sits in the German premium band, which is the reason the lost key price starts at £250.
How Does a Mercedes Key Cost Compare With a Main Dealer?
A Mercedes key cost at a main dealer is £400 to £700 or more, against £250 to £400 from a mobile auto locksmith.
| Route | Price | Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile auto locksmith | £250 to £400 with every key lost | Made at the car, with arrival in 20 to 60 minutes |
| Main dealer | £400 to £700 or more | 5 to 14 days for the key to arrive |
A main dealer orders the key against the V5C logbook and a photo ID, and the car goes to the workshop for the coding. A Mercedes with no key is recovered to the dealer first.
Why Does a Replacement Mercedes Key Cost More Than Most Keys?
A replacement Mercedes key costs more than most keys because the key is an electronic fob that the ignition switch reads, with no cut blade to start the car. The fob is programmed to the vehicle with dealer level equipment, and each lost key is deleted so it no longer starts the car.
How Long Does a Replacement Mercedes Key Take?
A replacement Mercedes key takes 1 visit at the car, and arrival takes 20 to 60 minutes across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. A main dealer takes 5 to 14 days.
Mercedes keys are made at home, at work or at the roadside. The Mercedes auto locksmith page lists the models and the key types covered.
Which Documents Does a Replacement Mercedes Key Need?
A replacement Mercedes key needs proof of ownership, which is the V5C logbook, the insurance documents or a DVLA record, and a photo ID. The same documents apply at a main dealer.
How Is the Cost of a Mercedes Key Kept Down?
The cost of a Mercedes key is kept down by a spare made while 1 key still works. A spare costs up to £220, against £250 to £400 after every key is lost, and nights, weekends and bank holidays add 20 to 50 percent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mercedes Replacement Key Cost
Mercedes main dealers charge £400 to £700 or more for a new key, and the key takes 5 to 14 days to arrive.
A Mercedes A Class replacement key is £250 to £400 with every key lost. The exact price is confirmed from the registration before the visit.
A Mercedes key fob replacement costs £250 to £400 with every key lost and up to £220 as a spare.
A Mercedes spare key is up to £220 from a working key. A spare car key is programmed at the car in 1 visit.
Mercedes key programming costs £100 to £200 or more. The guide to the cost to reprogram a car key lists every make.
Yes, a locksmith makes a Mercedes key with every key lost by creating the key from the vehicle. Lost car key replacement for a German premium car costs £250 to £400.
A car key replacement costs £80 to £400 for most other makes. The guide to the car key replacement cost in the UK gives the price by vehicle type.
Dean answers in plain words
Do I have to bring the car to you?
No. I come to your home, your workplace or the roadside. No towing and no booking in.
How do I get a price?
Call with the make, model and year. The quote is free and you get it before I travel.
Based in Honiton. Working since 2009. Dealer level programming equipment on the van.
Free upfront quote. Available 24 hours a day.