I thought I would pass on what I learned in the course of chasing down ignition lock problems on my 240D... the go-to shop for old-school Mercedes key work is AA Express Locksmith:

AA Express

They can re-key your ignition lock tumbler to match your VIN number, reportedly; when I talked to them they said that they stock all the disks that are used within the cylinder. Price to re-key a Mercedes tumbler is roughly $25 to $45.

I can't say whether they are the place to go for routed keys or transponder keys; you're on your own there.

Kurt

__________________
- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

How do I replace my 2001 ml320 ignition switch, can you cut a key for me. I live in American Samoa. Been working on my project car for 10 months any help will be appreciated

Contact AA Express as shown in the previous post. Click on the link and you will be taken to their website with phone number and other contact information, Good luck.

I have contacted car locksmith philadelphia who helped me resolving the issue with broken ignition door lock.

I have contacted car locksmith philadelphia who helped me resolving the issue with broken ignition door lock.