R107 manual and spare key supplier?

[Mart-1]

I've been hunting on the internet for an owners manual for a 1988 300 SL (R107) and not having much joy

Any suggestions?

I would also like to obtain another duplicate key and wondered if only Mercedes will provide these or whether there are recommended alternatives? (it's just a key with no electronics)

[nav p]

The key supplied by Mercedes is the best quality..and it will surprise you how inexpensive it is

Manual from Ebay really...

[V12 AMG]

As above, the keys from MB are very high quality.
Any high street locksmith can cut you one if it's only going to be an emergency spare.

[P.Nott]

I tried many of the high street key cutters and locksmiths for my '89 107 but none could do it at all. In the end I bought a spare from MB but it cost nearly £50, so not cheap!
Likewise I've been unable to find a handbook anywhere on the Internet/eBay yet. Still looking though.

[sim16v]

I ordered a key for my W123 from Mercedes 6 weeks ago, and I am continuously being given the run around!

It's supposedly been ordered at least 3 times, but the factory have "supposedly" cancelled it 3 times!

I'm not happy, as I can't do anything with the car!


Any suggestions, short of replacing the ignition barrel?

Oh, and it was £27, so I'd expect one for your R107 to be a similar price.

[Mart-1]

Thanks for all the replies - I will try MB for the key

[r129sl]

You may have to go through the Classic Centre at Mercedes-Benz of Poole.

The last key I bought (only two years or so ago) was about £20 and took maybe 10 days to come from Germany. That was for a 124 but the locks are essentially the same. I ordered mine from my local dealer, MB of Newcastle. I went to buy a glovebox lock for the same car recently and was told it was still available but I had to go through Poole. The contact person, Shaun Zealey, has a very good reputation for helpfulness, knowledge and enthusiasm.

http://www.mercedes-benzofpoole.co.uk/content/unit...

[Mart-1]

r129sl said:

You may have to go through the Classic Centre at Mercedes-Benz of Poole.

http://www.mercedes-benzofpoole.co.uk/content/unit...

Excellent recommendation thanks - Shaun was exactly as described and can supply a key (£31.00 + VAT)