I call " complain " too harsh, I'd call " hey, a bunch of us will buy keys if you make them " much better.

Here are numbers for my 97 SL 320 , can someone please check if the clipped head pocket key is still available? This would alleviate some of the no key drama.

Clipped head pocket key
BQ 4 76 0009

And just for completeness, here is the IR flip key number
A140 760 22 06

Also note, the 97 W202 and maybe the 97 W210 uses what appears to be the same IR remote but with a narrower blade.