fuggedaboutit
Agree with Michael, Gus and Iconic, that the Classic Center people are usually by no means 'bozos'!
Of course I can understand your annoyance having lost or being stolen the keys of your car ...
... but as mentioned by the others, a car should always have a second set; so, where is yours?
2nd) It is not unusual that these data cards are no longer legible - that's normal.
I got one from my friend and had quite to "play" around with my simple graphics program in order to render it more readable. So, please ....
3rd) Neimann.
You have got a 230 SL and the steering lock therefore does not have a stamped number but only a (faded) sticker with the number - if you are lucky! However, the older the lock, the lesser the chance it still carries this sticker.
And .... to make things worse, it is not unlikely that your car once got a new lock in its life - lets say at those days when a complete steering lock assembly was way less than 100 $$. In such a case your data car lock number wouldn't work any longer ...
And ... last but not least,
The switch from 110 and 111 sedans is the same. If you can find a parts car with a key it would fit your car. You could change the lock assembly.
This can theoretically be done but it iis tricky and no easy task!
Ymos.
This is muuuuch easier with the other 5 locks on your car, which can easily be dismantled and the tumblers be exchanged.
Nevertheless it is well worth to tke apart the other locks because usually their key number _is_ stamped to the unit. And they can be cleaned and greased at the same time.
Good luck, and try to be patient - everything is going to be alright.
Achim