I've been paying for an EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) account for some years now... Its no longer working and I can't find where you manage these subscriptions, the old startekinfo.com site seems to be gone ? Has Mercedes discontinued EPC access entirely for US individuals ?

 

It moved to https://xentry.mercedes-benz.com/home/

from there you can register for xentry parts or MBs current version of EPC.

 

hmm, just lets me log in and then tells me I have no access. the page about registering for an account refers only to dealer employees.

 

Xentry is for MB dealers and employees, not for personal use.

They have Startek / ISPPI for independent shops and DIYers. Costs $92 per year for a subscription.

https://www.startekinfo.com/parts

 

ok, new login portal for that, thats exactly what I was using before and mine expired in late april.... once registered there and my account updated, THEN I can log on via https://aftersales.mercedes-benz.com and get to ISPPI again. phew.

 

Where did you see (link to please) the $92 subscription option?

Thanks,

HK

No worries I just found it again!

 

Where did you go to see that? And do you need a physical company with a tax id to actually register for UMAS/EPC?

 

Can you confirm whether a Parts subscription includes the Datacard feature to look up VINs and get build info? Thanks.

 

about a year or 2 ago, mine stopped working, I no longer have any older benzes, and I couldn't figure out how to renew it

 

I have used this website a little to locate the correct part numbers for my car. Not really easy to use, there is a little learning curve, but it seems to provide the correct answers.

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/212/

 

Yes, the parts subscription gives you the data card feature. Not sure what build info you're referring to.

 

Do you have an active EPC subscription?

If so, can you test whether it has this vehicle? WDDJK7EA3KF057162

Thanks.

 

I now have a subscription to EPC online directly from MB. Costs about $110/yr.

After-Sales Platform

You can create a login and look around for free. Form there you can add subscriptions to access various features.

It appears that pretty much anyone can subscribe to not only EPC and WIS, but also Xentry. The catch is that subscriptions to Xentry are quite expensive.

 

You beat me to it. I checked last night for your vin, but was mobile and couldn't post it. The EPC report to PDF will exclude certain selections that you need to take screenshots of.