Different MB STAR C3 C4 C5 C6 Diagnostic Devices Comparison

 

MB Star Diagnostic Tool main for Mercedes Benz Diagnostic & Programming

Mb Star C3: For Old Mercedes Benz Vehicles till 2015

MB Star C4: For Old and New Mercedes Benz Vehicles till 2020

MB Star C4 with DoIP: For Old and New Mercedes Benz Vehicles till 2020, support DoIP protocols of new vehicles

MB Star C5: For Old and New Benz Vehicles till 2020, same as SD C4

OEM C6: For Old and New Mercedes Benz Vehicles, don’t support Vediamo

C6 VCI (A410-3): For New Mercedes Benz Vehicles, don’t support DAS, can only work with the factory software

Benz eCOM: For New Mercedes Benz Vehicles, don’t support DAS (Old Benz), can only work with the factory software

Benz SCN: Mercedes Benz Online SCN account input service, We only provides timely login in via teamviewer at the moment

Mb Star C3 for Benz Trucks & Cars 2018.09 version

Newest software: 2018.09
Multi-Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Ruassian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finish, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese
MB Star C3 has past truck test. It can used to do benz trucks
 Mb Star C3 Functions:
1.1989~up to now Car, Bus, Truck, Sprint, Smart ;
2.All electric system Diagnostic;(Do not include flash code)
3.reading trouble code
4.erasing trouble code
5.live-data
6.adaptation
7.component testing
8.maintenance
9.information consultation
10.component location diagram
11.wiring diagram
Mb Star C3 New Features:
1.This version of MB STAR C3 can fit all computers,it is not only limited on IBM T30,provide great convenience to customers.It has one hard disk contain DAS and WIS system.
2.With a 7 meter RS232-RS485 cable,provide more convenience to garage when diagnose.
3.Every hard disk has it’s special number,have self-test function.Just give us the self-test report and the number,we will find out what’s the matter with this tool,avoid the shipping charge when this tool need fix.Great improvement!
4.What is most important, this mercedes star diagnostic C3 has past truck test.It can used to do benz trucks.
Mb Star C3 Testable System:
ENGINE
AUTO-SPEED
AIRCONDITIONAL SYSTEM
SRS
ABS
ASR
MPL
GM
BENZ ORIGINAL ANTI-THEFT
DASX SYSTEM
KEYZESS GO SYSTEM
OBD-II SYSTEM
Product Software Includes:
1.D-A-S: the automatically Diagnosis Assistance System ,Concise interface and straightforward operation with IBM high-quality computer can realize the quick and accurate code reading and the whole car system testing
2.W-I-S net: Workshop Information System Supply the whole view of the wiring diagram in a car,component location diagram and maintenance method. What you do is to enter the chassis number, and then you will get the manufacture data, engine configuration and the car model -all in detail.
3.EPC.net : Electronic Parts Catalog
4.ST Finder:Part location finder
5. STAR UTILITIES : the movement management system and self-test
MB Star C3 Supported Vehicle List:
Support Mercedes Benz Cars After Year 2000
Passenger Car Support List:
A(176),  A(169),  A(168),  B(246),  B(245),  CLC(117),  C(204)  C(203),  C(202),  190(201),  E(212),  E(211),  E(210),  124(124),  S(222),  S(221),  S(220),  S(140),  S(126),
E(207),  CLK(209),  CLK(208),  CLS(218),  CLS(219),  CL(216),  CL(215),  CL(140)  SLK(172),  SLK(171),  SLK(170),  SL(231),  SL(230),  SL(129),  SL(107),  SLS(197),
M(166),  M(164),  M(163),  G(463),  G(461),  E(212),  E(211),  E(210),  124(124),  S(222),  S(221),S(220),  S(140),  CLK(209),  CLK(208),  CLS(218),  CLS(219),  CL(216),
CL(215),  CL(140),  SLK(172),  SL(231),  SL(230),  SL(129),  SL(107),SLS(197),  M(166),  M(164),  M(163),  G(460),  GL(164),  GLK(204),  R(251)
Van Support List:
MB 100(631),  T1,  SprinterIII,  SprinterII,  SprinterI,  Sprinter900,  Citan,  Vito(639),  Vito(638), V(638),   Viano(639),  T2,  Vario,  Vaneo(414)
Truck Support List:
Actros963/4,  Actros2,3,  AtegoIII,  AtegoII,  AxorII,  Eonic,  Zetros,  Actros,  Atego Light,  Atego Heavey,  HPN M96,  Atron,  HPN M2000,  SKL,  FSK,  Further model series
Unimog Support List:
U20,  UGN,  UHN
Bus Support List:
TRAVEGO,  INTOURO,  INTEGRO,  CITARO,  CAPACITY,  CITO,  TOURISMO,  O350/O403, CONECTO,  O404,  O405-O408,  Minibus,  OC500,  TOURO,  TOURINO,  MBC,  MULITEGO,  O500,  O500/OH,  OH,  OH368,  OF,  OF384,  LO,  O400,  FURTHER MODEL SERIES
Super Sports Car Support List:
SLR(199)
Mb Star C3 Package List:
1x MULTIPLEXER
1x 16Pin OBD II Cable
1x 4Pin Cable
1x 38Pin Cable
1x 14Pin Truck Cable
1x COM Cable
1x RS232 to RS485 Cable
1x Serial Adapter Cable
1x Hard Disk  （optional）

Mercedes Star Diagnostic Review

The Mercedes Star diagnostic tool comes in a variety of formats such as C3, C4 and MB SD Connect C5. The C3 and C4 are very similar, just the difference is that the MB Star C4 is smaller and lightweight, which is very useful due to the C3 being a task in itself setting it up. The C5 is the same format at the C4 but it can update itself (WiFi) via an official web directory.
Why did I choose the Mb Star C3?
Owning 4 Mercedes and many others in the family, fault codes are very common and are difficult to uncover unless you own a Star Machine. The MB Star C3 can interact with cars from 1989 to now, which covers the majority of the cars I own. The ability to read troublesome stored codes and erase them once resolved is very useful and also saves money in the long run with the majority of independent garages charging ￡30-40 to scan your Mercedes.
c3 star machine w210

How Hard is it to use the Mercedes Star Machine?
There is two parts to using the Mercedes Star Diagnostic tool, the first being the setup and the latter actually using it. As you can see above, their are a few leads involved to connect the Mercedes to the star machine.
*   Wire from ECU to the Multiplexor
*   Wire from Multiplexor to the Computer
*   Power Cable to the Laptop (It’s advised never to let the computer run out during diagnostics!)
*   Power pack if low battery that might die during the test
Once the wires have been connected up properly, start the iginition and you should wait until you see a lock appear in the bottom right corner of your computer (near internet signal). Once the lock is present, the computer is connected to the car, therefore start up the DAS/Xentury software and do the following:
*   Find your car using the menu provided (Car -> E Class -> W210 etc)
*   You will then be greeted with a popup notifying that the multiplexor is attempting to connect
*   Once connected, its fairly straight forward – You can perform tests or go into individual units
*   Using F1, F2 and F3, you will be able to navigate through stored fault codes and removing them with the F9 key
*   If faults are not removing, its best to print out the full test (button bottom right), which will contain unique
MB Codes to show a mechanic
The Star machine enables you to find a problem, fix it and confirm that it is fixed by erasing the issue and then running another test. If you are feeling confident, you may feel like running some more complex tests i.e. Compression test. I had issues with the fuel injectors in my 320 CDi, therefore I performed a compression test, which was spot on but the second test was the “leak” test, which showed two injectors were faulty.
mb star machine

Buy Mercedes Star Diagnostic Computer Tool
The complete kit can be bought from just ￡600, which includes all of the wires for the latest Mercedes Benz’s out and include the computer with necessary equipment. Of course, the price seems a lot, but so does paying ￡40 each time to have a diagnostic via an independent garage. You are able to do this yourself with limited knowledge aswell as charge friend to clear their faults. You can buy the mercedes star diagnostic Machine Bundle straight from obd2tool.com

Just because a star machine is marketed as the “go to” Mercedes error code scanner, it does not mean you cannot use any other type of scanner.