### Primary Capabilities
1. Full-system diagnostics:
– Motor management system evaluation [1][3][11]
– Gearbox management system calibration [3][7]
– Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) programming [2][6]
2. Specialized Operations:
– Vehicle ID rewriting for new components [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance threshold adjustments [2][5]
– FBS4 immobilizer coding capabilities [2][7]
### Version Differences
Version | Special Functions | Vehicle Coverage
—|—|—
OpenShell Diagnostic [3][9][11] | Legacy system support | Classic Mercedes-Benz
Passthrough EU Edition [5][6][7] | Aftermarket tool integration | Post-2018 vehicles
March 2025 Release [13][14] | Cloud integration features | EQ electric vehicles
### Hardware Requirements
– Windows 10 64-bit required [3][7][11]
– SSD storage (Substantial capacity) [7][12]
– VAS 5054 interfaces [5][7]
### Certification Programs
Mercedes Specialist Schools provides expert workshops covering:
– DTC analysis techniques [1]
– Circuit schematic analysis [10]
– Real vehicle diagnostics [1][9]
### Purchase Options
Access Plan | Cost Structure
—|—
Full-featured commercial license [6] | Annual enterprise subscription
PassThru EU Edition [6][7] | Pay-as-you-go pricing
Unauthorized copies [12][14] | £2,099 one-time
Note: Manufacturer-approved versions mandate security maintenance to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].