### Primary Capabilities
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. Unique Functions:
– Vehicle ID rewriting for new components [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance parameter modifications [2][5]
– FBS4 immobilizer coding capabilities [2][7]
### Software Variants
Release | Special Functions | Vehicle Coverage
—|—|—
XDOS Platform [3][9][11] | Older model compatibility | Vehicles manufactured before Euro 6
J2534-Compatible Version [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Modern electric drivetrains
Latest Generation Diagnostic [13][14] | Ethernet-based flashing | EQ electric vehicles
### Hardware Requirements
– Modern OS platform required [3][7][11]
– Solid-state drive (150GB+) [7][12]
– Aftermarket diagnostic tools [5][7]
### Technical Education
Mercedes Specialist Schools delivers certification courses including:
– Error diagnosis methodologies [1]
– Circuit schematic analysis [10]
– Practical workshop sessions [1][9]
### Market Availability
Access Plan | Price Range
—|—
Full-featured commercial license [6] | Comprehensive access
PassThru EU Edition [6][7] | Pay-as-you-go pricing
Unauthorized copies [12][14] | Non-official channels
Important Notice: Manufacturer-approved versions require regular patching to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].