Mercedes Metris 1st (W447) (2016–2023) — Key Programming Reference

Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)

Programming procedures

What the job needs

• Add a key: 1 existing working key required.
• All keys lost: no existing working key needed.
• PIN / security code: No PIN — EIS + tokens.
• Online / server access: required — Cloud token req'd.
• On-board (no tool) sequence: not available — 2016-2023 Metris W447 has no DIY onboard programming. Mercedes XENTRY / DAS3 dealer relearn requires SCN coding certificate. Aftermarket Add Key requires VVDI MB Tool + Metris W447 EIS adapter + tokens OR Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3.
• On site: engine off · 13V+ aux + charger · Clear EIS + DAS DTCs.
• Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. Title strongly recommended for AKL. VIN cross-check.

Tool coverage

Documented for this case on: Autel IM608 Pro II · Autel IM508S · Autel KM100 · Xhorse Key Tool Plus · Xhorse Key Tool Max Pro · Lonsdor K518 Pro / K519 · OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus · AutoProPad G2/G3 · Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Launch X431 IMMO Elite / IMMO Plus. Step-by-step menu paths for each tool are in the app.

Notes & cautions

• This chassis (W205 C-Class, 2015-2021) spans TWO FBS4 BGA key generations: 2016-2018 = FCC IYZDC12K (PN A2059053716, HU64 blade), 2019-2023 facelift = FCC IYZDC12K (HU64 blade). Both use Mercedes BGA processor transponder (FBS4) — most secure Mercedes IMMO before MBUX-era W206 IYZMS5I. Verify trim + production date — wrong FCC key will not pair even within W205 family.
• FBS4 BGA on this variant requires EITHER Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3 (OBD-capable on 2016-2018 early builds; bench EIS read for 2019-2023) OR Xhorse VVDI MB Tool + Metris W447 EIS adapter cable (different SKU than W203/W210/W221 — get the W205 cable, not generic). VVDI MB on W205 EIS = ~50-100 online tokens per password calculation; 1 token free daily from Xhorse Dolphin, additional purchased ~$5 each.
• AKL on FBS4 W205 typically requires EIS module removal + bench programming on older firmware; OBD-only AKL works on some 2016-2018 W205 builds via VVDI MB Tool. Verify chip generation before quoting — IYZDC12K (2016-2018) is throughout more often needs bench EIS read.
• AKL on this chassis erases all previously paired BGA keys. Bring minimum 2 new BGA Mercedes commercial-van keys FCC IYZDC12K. Wrong FCC means scheduled job cannot start. NOT cross-compatible with VS30 Sprinter (2019+) keys.
• Metris W447 AKL on 2016-2018 builds is OBD-only via Autel IM608 + IMKPA + G-Box3 or VVDI MB Tool + W205 cable. 2019-2023 builds (especially IYZDC12K facelift) increasingly require EIS module REMOVAL + bench programming — verify EIS firmware ID via XENTRY scan before quoting, or budget for bench job. Bench job adds ~1-2 hours labor + EIS reinstall + DAS3 reset.
• AKL erases EIS-paired remotes. Recovered old keys will not authenticate — customer must be informed. Verify trim before scheduling: C300 / C43 AMG / C63 AMG / C63 AMG S all share W447 EIS architecture, but AMG variants sometimes have stricter SCN coding requirements post-AKL (battery-disconnect re-init may need XENTRY).

Lockout

Door pick / decode: Lishi HU64 (CCW).

23 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-10

Step-by-step tool menu paths, verified source links and video guides for this case are in the KeyAssist app — free to start, works offline.

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