Mercedes-Benz XENTRY PassThru represents the EU-regulated diagnostic platform for aftermarket technicians working with Euro 5/6/VI-certified Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 2025 releases include:

### Essential Capabilities

Diagnostic Scope:

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

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

– Limitations: Unimog [3][8]

Operational Tools:

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

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

3. Software adaptation for replacement parts [7] https://xentrypassthru.store/

### Compatible J2534 Adapters

Device | Protocol Support | Cost

—|—|—

Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 (clone) [3][6] | Basic protocols | $20-$50

Scanmatik Pro2 [3][8] | DoIP | Workshop-grade

OEM-like performance [3][7] | All MB-specific protocols | Professional

Critical Alert: Unauthorized clones risk software blocking [1][7]

### 2025 Software Versions

Version | Key Improvements | Supported OS

—|—|—

Stable Build [1][3] | Improved DoIP stability | 1909+

Latest Update [1] | EQE/EQS battery analytics | Win11 22H2

### Hardware Requirements

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

– High-speed storage essential for software packages [4][5]

– SAE-certified device [7][8]

### Licensing & Costs

Package | Features | MB List

—|—|—

Pay-per-use [7] | Basic diagnostics | Shop rate

Full access [8] | Programming/Flashing | Enterprise

### Setup Guide

1. BIOS modification for driver compatibility [1]

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

3. Online validation during initialization [7]

### Regional Compliance

– EU 2018/858 requires independent shop access [2][8]

– Mileage audit blocks odometer fraud [1][7]

Warning: Unauthorized coding void factory warranty [7][8]

### Feature Analysis

Capability | PassThru

—|—|—

ECU Programming | Full offline

Vehicle Coverage | Euro5/6 only

Initial investment | €100-€1,000

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