I've only got one key that' worn out, that's the one on the 220D. New key still works in the tumbler, but I have a new tumbler too for when I get it running (if ever!). All the other original keys are fine (32, 19, 17, and 16 years old, 200,000 plus miles on everything bu the 220D).

Someone tried to yank the lock cylinder out with a dent puller. Won't work (Benz is a bit smarter than GM), but leaves you with an ugly door.

You cannot yank the lock cylinder out of a Benz ignition, either, if that's any consolation. Rather hard to break into without smashing a window, and somewhat difficult to get to the ignition without doing major nocticable interior damage, too.

You never see Benz anywhere near the top of most stolen cars, wonder why?

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!