: For modern vehicles, Mercedes offers "Standard Equipment Digital Extras" for free. This requires creating a Mercedes me ID and linking your vehicle to the app. Radio Codes and Basic Support

| Tool | Cost | Mercedes-Specific Coding | Free Version Available? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $180 | Yes (SBC reset, battery coding) | No | | Launch X431 | $500+ | Yes (Limited) | No | | ThinkDiag (Bosch) | $150 + subscription | Partial | Limited (1 free scan) | | Vediamo / DTS Monaco (Open Source) | $0 (software) + $200 cable | Full (Dealer-level) | Yes (But risky) |