Mercedes-Benz XENTRY PassThru represents the EC-compliant diagnostic platform for third-party repair shops working with modern emission-standard Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 2025 releases feature:

### Essential Capabilities

Diagnostic Scope:

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

– DoIP support for EQ electric vehicles [2][8]

– Limitations: Unimog [3][8]

Operational Tools:

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

2. Step-by-step troubleshooting excluding XENTRY Tips [2][8]

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

### Compatible J2534 Adapters

Adapter | Protocol Support | Price Range

—|—|—

Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 (clone) [3][6] | CAN, KWP2000 | Entry-level

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

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

Note: Pirated interfaces risk VIN lockouts [1][7]

### 2025 Software Versions

Version | Key Improvements | Supported OS

—|—|—

XPT 2024.09 [1][3] | Improved DoIP stability | 1909+

XPT 2025.03 [1] | EQE/EQS battery analytics | Secure Boot

### System Specifications

– Intel i5-11400 Processor minimum [4][5]

– High-speed storage essential for diagnostic databases [4][5]

– J2534-2 compliant interface [7][8]

### Purchase Options

Package | Coverage | MB List

—|—|—

Hourly Credit [7] | Fault reading | Shop rate

Full access [8] | All functions | Enterprise

### Installation Process

1. Disable Secure Boot for driver compatibility [1]

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

3. Online validation during first launch [7]

### EU Regulations

– Right-to-Repair requires independent shop access [2][8]

– VIN verification blocks tampering attempts [1][7]

Critical Notice: Unauthorized coding void factory warranty [7][8]

### Feature Analysis

Feature | XDOS Openshell

—|—|—

ECU Programming | Token-based

Vehicle Coverage | All MB groups

Hardware Cost | €2,500+

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