Help with door and glove box lock please - W111

[hdavis]

Hi, I have no key for my trunk or glove box lock on my W111

I of course could take it to a locksmith and have a key made, probably will one of these days. But what I'd REALLY like is to find an original key for it. This will be very difficult because I'd have to find a key that has the same code as the code on the locks, fat chance.

Second best however, would be to find an original key (with a code stamped on it, etc) that fits the lock and have the locksmith change the combination.

However, I have no idea what I'm looking for...

Most trunk locks I've seen use a Huf key of some code, but he code on my locks isn't helping me much to find the right key.

So I'm hoping a Mercedes key expert reads this and helps me out.

The code on both my locks is A054. Does that tell someone something?

Thanks!

Henry

[ScooterABC]

Originally Posted by hdavis

Hi, I have no key for my trunk or glove box lock on my W111
...

The code on both my locks is A054. Does that tell someone something?

Yes, that code tells you a lot. There was a company called key-men.com which unfortunately is no longer available since the owner passed away. So the landing page is dead, but some of the old pages with lists are still available. First look at this page:

Key Men - Search results:

That's a list of key blanks that match the word "Mercedes". I went through the list and found key blank M63E on this page:

Key Men - Catalog #: M63E

If you look on the right side of that page, you will see the "code series". In this case, it is A/KA/TA/001-100 That means that if you have a keycode of A054 it matches this key and can be cut without an original.

You also get the equivalent part numbers for various manufacturer keys.

Note that I don't think you can buy this from key-men.com anymore. But at least you know what key blank you need.

It looks like there are other providers on-line such as:
https://www.keyprof.com/Product-Oldtimersleutel.php
Keys4Classics.com - specialist key services

Some "regular" lock shops might know how to cut the key to the code you have.

Your other choice is to order/buy it from Mercedes.

The main thing you need to know is the code, A054 and the blank, M63E.

Good luck!
Scott

[hdavis]

Originally Posted by ScooterABC

Yes, that code tells you a lot. T

The main thing you need to know is the code, A054 and the blank, M63E.

Good luck!
Scott

Wow Scott, thanks a LOT

Great information!

[meltedpanda]

if you take the VIN and ownership documents to any MB dealer , they can order you the keys

[hdavis]

Originally Posted by meltedpanda

if you take the VIN and ownership documents to any MB dealer , they can order you the keys

Thanks, I'm not sure that would be the case in a 60 year old car that left the factory as a CKD car and assembled in Mexico.

In any event I doubt I would get back a set of original vintage keys

But I might give them a call and see what they say

[ScooterABC]

Originally Posted by hdavis

Thanks, I'm not sure that would be the case in a 60 year old car that left the factory as a CKD car and assembled in Mexico.

In any event I doubt I would get back a set of original vintage keys

But I might give them a call and see what they say

A good dealer will be able to do it. Particularly with the key code.

[Idle]

I have run into this on older cars that no longer have a maker to go to. My solution was easy but perhaps not the best.

I just took the locks apart and removed all the pins. Then all you need is a blank, or any existing key, or in some cases just a small flat head screwdriver, to open the 'lock'.

I look at it as if no one knows this but me then I don't have to worry about anyone opening the trunk, glovebox, ignition or door.

It's not the best solution. But it is the cheapest and easiest.

[ScooterABC]

A replacement key is going to be under $20.

[hdavis]

Thanks, the blank key solution makes sense in some cases

[Idle]

Originally Posted by hdavis

Thanks, the blank key solution makes sense in some cases

Try to find a locksmith with the key codes to an early 60s Daimler sports car.

Or a Jensen Interceptor.

Sometimes it is the only practical solution.

[hdavis]

Originally Posted by Idle

Try to find a locksmith with the key codes to an early 60s Daimler sports car.

Or a Jensen Interceptor.

Sometimes it is the only practical solution.

Thanks