That’s surprising because a w123 key is the simplest of the bunch. I’ve gotten w124, 126, and 201 keys from the classic center over the last year or two did all of them. And those models are the ones with special keys.

You could go with a brass copy of needed. They will work even if not advised, at least to keep as spares.

Someone someplace must have steel keys that work. I know a lot of places don’t like to cut steel.

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