W123-Picking ignition lock

[dinman]

So I bought a very wrecked 1983 240d 4spd from an insurance auction recently. Have title and such. Using it for parts.

Keys were not included. I did some serious creeping, and got in touch with the PO who wrecked it. He claims he has the keys and will send them, but has now backed out of doing that it seems.

Whats recommended to get the ignition to turn over? I have a working tumbler with key in hand from another car, but just can't get this one out since I cant turn the ignition over.

I have access to a blue point lock pick set- which has a tool in there for Mercedes, would that work?

I would get a key from the dealer off of vin but 1.) I don't know if the tumbler was replaced in the past rendering a VIN cut key useless (been down that road in my 300d) and 2.) My closest dealer that will do it without having to tow the car there is 4.5 hrs away

I really just want to start the car, run through the gears, and test stuff such as windows, gauges, etc. Drive it for maybe 45 seconds to a minute.

Thanks