### Essential Features
1. Complete vehicle scanning:
– Engine Control Module (ECM) evaluation [1][3][11]
– Drivetrain electronics adjustment [3][7]
– Autonomous driving features configuration [2][6]
2. Specialized Operations:
– VIN manipulation for replacement parts [2][14]
– Diesel Particulate Filter renewal threshold adjustments [2][5]
– FBS4 immobilizer coding capabilities [2][7]
### Software Variants
Edition | Notable Capabilities | Supported Models
—|—|—
OpenShell Diagnostic [3][9][11] | Older model compatibility | Vehicles manufactured before Euro 6
Xentry PassThru [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Modern electric drivetrains
Xentry 2025 [13][14] | DoIP protocol support | EQ electric vehicles
### Technical Needs
– Microsoft operating system required [3][7][11]
– High-speed disk space (150GB+) [7][12]
– VAS 5054 interfaces [5][7]
### Professional Training
Mercedes Specialist Schools provides professional training including:
– Advanced fault code interpretation [1]
– Electrical system troubleshooting [10]
– Real vehicle diagnostics [1][9]
### Licensing Models
Licensing Model | Price Range
—|—
Professional Workshop Package [6] | Annual enterprise subscription
Independent mechanic license [6][7] | Flexible hourly rates
Unauthorized copies [12][14] | £2,099 one-time
Critical Reminder: Genuine software need regular patching to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].
