MB PassThru Diagnostic Solution constitutes the EU-regulated diagnostic platform for third-party repair shops working with modern emission-standard Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 2025 releases include:

### Essential Capabilities

Diagnostic Scope:

– Control unit programming via SAE-standard interface [2][7]

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

– Exclusions: Unimog [3][8]

Key Functions:

1. Quick Test with DTC severity ranking [2][7]

2. Guided diagnostics 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

Mid-range solution [3][8] | DoIP | €200-€400

VAS 5054A [3][7] | Advanced functions | Professional

Note: Pirated interfaces risk software blocking [1][7]

### Current Releases

Release | Key Improvements | Supported OS

—|—|—

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

XPT 2025.03 [1] | EQE/EQS battery analytics | Win11 22H2

### System Specifications

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

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

– SAE-certified device [7][8]

### Licensing & Costs

Package | Coverage | Price

—|—|—

Pay-per-use [7] | Basic diagnostics | €45/hour

Full access [8] | Programming/Flashing | €959/month

### Setup Guide

1. BIOS modification for unsigned software [1]

2. Interface setup [3][6]

3. Online validation during first launch [7]

### EU Regulations

– EU 2018/858 mandates non-dealer diagnostics [2][8]

– Mileage audit blocks tampering attempts [1][7]

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

### Feature Analysis

Feature | XDOS Openshell

—|—|—

ECU Programming | Token-based

Supported models | All MB groups

Initial investment | €2,500+

Pro Tip: Use alongside coding software for advanced parameterization [3][5]