Mercedes Classic Remote Key by Mail — SLK R170, SL R129, S W140, G-Class W461, ML W163
A full remote key — start, lock and unlock — for late-90s Mercedes the dealer no longer supports. Programmed from your DAS/SKREEM or AAM module on the bench.
Sending several modules? Add them all — one box, one return-shipping charge.
SLK R170 1996-2004 · SL R129 Jun 1997-2001 · S-Class W140 Jun 1997-1999 · G-Class W461 Jun 1997-2001 · A W168 / Vaneo W414 (Euro) · ML W163
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely online. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. Your prepaid inbound label arrives by email — shipping to us costs you nothing.
Get It Back Fast
Work typically completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- A new key with working REMOTE lock/unlock and transponder start
- Programmed from your working key — or from the module itself for all-keys-lost
- Blade precision-cut from your door lock decode or copied from your key
- Everything you shipped returns with the new key
- Bench-verified — remote and start both tested before return
- Typical 24-hour bench turnaround after your parts arrive
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
Roadsters & coupes
- SLK 230 / 320 / 32 AMG (R170, all types 1996-2004)
- SL 320 / 500 / 600 (R129, Jun 1997-2001)
Sedans & 4x4s
- S-Class (W140, Jun 1997-1999)
- G-Class (W461, Jun 1997-2001)
- ML W163 via AAM
- A-Class W168 / Vaneo W414 (European imports)
Two paths
- Have a working remote? Ship just the key — no module pull
- All keys lost? Ship the DAS/SKREEM or AAM module + door lock
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- One aging remote left and no way to buy a spare from the dealer
- All keys lost on an SLK, SL, W140, G-Wagen or ML
- Remote buttons dead, transponder still fine — key worn out
- Classic bought at auction with a start-only key and no remote
- Dealer says the key for your chassis is discontinued
Won't fix:
- Only need the engine to start? The valet key service is $250
- Module itself dead (no-start with a good key)? That is the $299 AAM/DAS repair
- 2000s+ EIS/FBS3 SmartKey cars — see our Mercedes EIS services
- Crossfire and Sprinter have their own dedicated key services
Ship one working key, skip the teardown
The best-kept secret of this generation: if you still have ONE working remote, the new key can be built from it directly — no module removal, no dash teardown, nothing but the key in a padded envelope. That makes this the cheapest possible moment to buy a spare. Owners who wait for the last key to die pay the same $375 but also pull the module and the door lock. If your classic is down to one key, this is the sign.
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
Have a working remote? Ship JUST that key. All keys lost? Ship the DAS/SKREEM module (AAM on a W163 ML) plus the driver's door lock for the blade cut — text your VIN FIRST and we send exact pull instructions for your chassis. Ship to PO Box 120241, Arlington TX 76012 (USPS) or 1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241, Arlington TX 76012 (UPS/FedEx). Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $29.95, UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95.
What to include in your box
- Adding a key: your working remote key — that is all
- All keys lost: the DAS/SKREEM or AAM module (we confirm by VIN) + the driver's door lock
- Any dead keys you still have
- VIN + year, and a printed order confirmation
- Your name, return address, and phone number
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
If shipping USPS
PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
If shipping UPS or FedEx
1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email the moment you order; the return label is bought when your module reaches the bench and ships on the speed you chose at checkout.
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
I still have one working remote. What do I ship?
All my keys are gone. What changes?
Will the remote buttons actually work? Aftermarket keys for these cars are hit-and-miss.
My car is a 2002 SLK 230 — which service do I order?
Do you cover the W163 ML here too?
Related Services
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Where we serve Mercedes Classic Remote Key (SLK, SL, W140, G)
Mail-in means nationwide — we accept modules from all 50 states and DC from our Arlington, Texas lab. See your state, metro, or specific vehicle:
Ready to ship?
$375 flat, typical 24-hour bench turnaround. Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is typically back on your bench within a week.