Let me try and explain every dealer in the usa does not have a key for the 1997 and newer r129 Mercedes sl. They are on back ordered from the factory and no one knows if they will have them again.This is not as easy as going to a locksmith and having a new key made.I have tried that a few times the dealers all say they are sorry but have to wait on Mercedes.this sucks. no more Mercedes for me that's for sure