Macbook factory reset help.

Had an earlier discussion about this comp. I bought it from a gentleman who was leaving the country for a long time and  it was never set back to factory settings and there are certain things that are blocked by password. I was given a solution on here and was confirmed but Apple as well. So I bought  OS X Snow leopard as instructed.
Now I am unable to even update the OS without a password. Does anyone know a way around it? Or is sthis something that I have to bring Apple store? The man that I bought this comp from is not in a place where he can be reached.
Thanks for all your help

If you know if it came pre-installed with Lion, you could do an Internet Recovery (Command+Option+R) holding those keys down until you see a spinning globe. You won't be asked for an Apple ID because it came pre-installed with Lion. If it came pre-installed with Snow Leopard, you need the install SL disks.
If you buy it as CT mentioned, you should go to another Mac, log into the App Store with your Apple ID and purchase ML. THEN go back to your MBP and you should be able to enter your Apple ID and the install will proceed.

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