A Key is the type of key your 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses. It contains an encrypted chip that communicates with your vehicle's EIS/EZS module to verify it is an authorized key before the engine will start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions depending on your trim level. Without proper programming to your specific VIN, even a perfectly cut Mercedes key will not start the car because the immobilizer will reject it.

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Why is Mercedes-Benz key replacement so expensive?▼

Mercedes key technology is among the most advanced in the industry. A Key uses encrypted NEC or BGA processors that communicate with your vehicle's EIS/EZS (Electronic Ignition Switch) through a proprietary security protocol. Newer Mercedes models use FBS4 encryption that requires dealer-level Xentry software and online server access for programming. That is why a Mercedes dealer can quote $600 to $1,500 for a single key depending on the model. The technology is real, but the dealer markup on top of it does not have to be.