Mercedes-Benz XENTRY PassThru constitutes the EC-compliant troubleshooting system for aftermarket technicians servicing modern emission-standard Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Current versions feature:

### Essential Capabilities

Diagnostic Scope:

– Full ECU flashing/coding via J2534 passthru [2][7]

– Ethernet diagnostics for EQ electric vehicles [2][8]

– Limitations: Bharat Benz [3][8]

Operational Tools:

1. Vehicle Health Scan with fault code prioritization [2][7]

2. Step-by-step troubleshooting excluding ASRA repair manuals [2][8]

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

### Compatible J2534 Adapters

Device | Protocol Support | Cost

—|—|—

Budget option [3][6] | Basic protocols | $20-$50

Scanmatik Pro2 [3][8] | DoIP | €200-€400

VAS 5054A [3][7] | All MB-specific protocols | €1,000+

Note: Pirated interfaces may cause software blocking [1][7]

### 2025 Software Versions

Version | Key Improvements | Compatibility

—|—|—

XPT 2024.09 [1][3] | Bug fixes | 1909+

XPT 2025.03 [1] | Enhanced security | Secure Boot

### Hardware Requirements

– Intel i5-11400 CPU required [4][5]

– 500GB NVMe SSD essential for diagnostic databases [4][5]

– J2534-2 compliant interface [7][8]

### Licensing & Costs

Subscription Type | Coverage | MB List

—|—|—

Hourly Credit [7] | Fault reading | €45/hour

Monthly Pro [8] | Programming/Flashing | Enterprise

### Setup Guide

1. Disable Secure Boot for unsigned software [1]

2. Install OpenPort/VCM2 drivers [3][6]

3. Online validation during initialization [7]

### EU Regulations

– Right-to-Repair mandates non-dealer diagnostics [2][8]

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

Warning: Tuning attempts invalidate factory warranty [7][8]

### Performance Comparison

Feature | XDOS Openshell

—|—|—

Software updates | Token-based

Vehicle Coverage | All MB groups

Hardware Cost | €100-€1,000

Pro Tip: Combine with DTS Monaco 8.16 for advanced parameterization [3][5]