I think the '96 W210 cars use infrared remote locking - there is only one sensor and it sprouts out the bottom of the rear view mirror.

RE getting a new key to work; the owners manual tells how to re-synchronize the key. If you don't have your manual, let me know I'll read mine for you. Or (your best bet) try the search.

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