Mercedes-Benz XENTRY PassThru constitutes the EC-compliant diagnostic platform for independent workshops working with Euro 5/6/VI-certified Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Current versions feature:

### Essential Capabilities

Vehicle Coverage:

– Full ECU flashing/coding via SAE-standard interface [2][7]

– DoIP support for S-Class 223 [2][8]

– Exclusions: pre-Euro 5 vehicles [3][8]

Operational Tools:

1. Quick Test with fault code prioritization [2][7]

2. Step-by-step troubleshooting without XENTRY Tips [2][8]

3. Software adaptation for new components [7] https://xentrypassthru.store/

### Supported Interfaces

Device | Vehicle Compatibility | Cost

—|—|—

Budget option [3][6] | CAN, KWP2000 | Entry-level

Mid-range solution [3][8] | Multiplexed CAN FD | Workshop-grade

OEM-like performance [3][7] | Advanced functions | €1,000+

Critical Alert: Unauthorized clones may cause VIN lockouts [1][7]

### 2025 Software Versions

Release | Key Improvements | Compatibility

—|—|—

XPT 2024.09 [1][3] | Bug fixes | Win10 64-bit

Latest Update [1] | EQE/EQS battery analytics | Secure Boot

### System Specifications

– Intel i5-11400 CPU minimum [4][5]

– 500GB NVMe SSD essential for software packages [4][5]

– J2534-2 compliant interface [7][8]

### Licensing & Costs

Package | Coverage | Price

—|—|—

Pay-per-use [7] | Fault reading | €45/hour

Full access [8] | Programming/Flashing | €959/month

### Installation Process

1. Disable Secure Boot for driver compatibility [1]

2. Interface setup [3][6]

3. Online validation during initialization [7]

### Regional Compliance

– EU 2018/858 mandates non-dealer diagnostics [2][8]

– VIN verification blocks odometer fraud [1][7]

Critical Notice: Tuning attempts invalidate MB service agreements [7][8]

### Feature Analysis

Feature | PassThru

—|—|—

Software updates | Full offline

Supported models | All MB groups

Hardware Cost | €2,500+

Expert Advice: Combine with DTS Monaco 8.16 for advanced parameterization [3][5]