### Essential Features
1. Full-system diagnostics:
– Engine Control Module (ECM) assessment [1][3][11]
– Gearbox management system optimization [3][7]
– Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) programming [2][6]
2. Advanced Procedures:
– Vehicle ID rewriting for new components [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance threshold adjustments [2][5]
– Key programming features [2][7]
### Software Variants
Edition | Key Features | Vehicle Coverage
—|—|—
Xentry OpenShell [3][9][11] | Older model compatibility | Pre-2021 models
Passthrough EU Edition [5][6][7] | Multi-brand workshop functionality | Modern electric drivetrains
March 2025 Release [13][14] | Cloud integration features | Smart car lineup
### Hardware Requirements
– Microsoft operating system mandatory [3][7][11]
– High-speed disk space (Substantial capacity) [7][12]
– VAS 5054 interfaces [5][7]
### Certification Programs
Mercedes Specialist Schools delivers expert workshops including:
– Error diagnosis methodologies [1]
– Wiring diagram navigation [10]
– Real vehicle diagnostics [1][9]
### Licensing Models
Licensing Model | Payment Options
—|—
Professional Workshop Package [6] | Annual enterprise subscription
PassThru EU Edition [6][7] | Flexible hourly rates
Bootleg Versions [12][14] | Black market pricing
Note: Manufacturer-approved versions require regular patching to ensure compliance with latest vehicle systems [6][10][13].