### Essential Features
1. Comprehensive ECU analysis:
– Motor management system assessment [1][3][11]
– Drivetrain electronics optimization [3][7]
– Autonomous driving features configuration [2][6]
2. Advanced Procedures:
– Vehicle ID rewriting for aftermarket installations [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance parameter modifications [2][5]
– FBS4 immobilizer coding features [2][7]
### Version Differences
Release | Notable Capabilities | Supported Models
—|—|—
Xentry OpenShell [3][9][11] | Retrofit capabilities | Classic Mercedes-Benz
Passthrough EU Edition [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Post-2018 vehicles
March 2025 Release [13][14] | DoIP protocol support | EQ electric vehicles
### Technical Needs
– Windows 10 64-bit required [3][7][11]
– High-speed disk space (Substantial capacity) [7][12]
– Aftermarket diagnostic tools [5][7]
### Certification Programs
Mercedes Specialist Schools provides certification courses covering:
– DTC analysis techniques [1]
– Circuit schematic analysis [10]
– Hands-on training modules [1][9]
### Licensing Models
Licensing Model | Payment Options
—|—
Full-featured commercial license [6] | Comprehensive access
PassThru EU Edition [6][7] | Flexible hourly rates
Unauthorized copies [12][14] | £2,099 one-time
Note: Official releases need regular patching to maintain functionality with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].
