### Essential Features
1. Complete vehicle scanning:
– Engine Control Module (ECM) assessment [1][3][11]
– Gearbox management system adjustment [3][7]
– Autonomous driving features configuration [2][6]
2. Advanced Procedures:
– VIN manipulation for aftermarket installations [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance parameter modifications [2][5]
– FBS4 immobilizer coding functions [2][7]
### Version Differences
Version | Special Functions | Compatibility
—|—|—
XDOS Platform [3][9][11] | Retrofit capabilities | Pre-2021 models
Passthrough EU Edition [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Euro 5/6 certified
Xentry 2025 [13][14] | DoIP protocol support | EQ electric vehicles
### Hardware Requirements
– Microsoft operating system essential [3][7][11]
– SSD storage (Minimum 150GB) [7][12]
– Aftermarket diagnostic tools [5][7]
### Professional Training
Mercedes Specialist Schools offers certification courses encompassing:
– Error diagnosis methodologies [1]
– Circuit schematic analysis [10]
– Practical workshop sessions [1][9]
### Licensing Models
Access Plan | Cost Structure
—|—
Professional Workshop Package [6] | €3,128/year
Independent mechanic license [6][7] | €180-453/month
Bootleg Versions [12][14] | Non-official channels
Note: Genuine software require bi-annual updates to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].