API
Programmatic access to Mercedes‑Benz map code generation (NTG 5/5.5/5s1/5s2, regions like Europe), VIN decode and service history, plus diagnostic seed keys. Secure, credit‑based REST API.
The MBRetrofit API lets you programmatically access the same features available in your dashboard - including Mercedes‑Benz navigation map code generation, VIN decode and service history lookup, and diagnostic seed keys - for platforms such as NTG 5, NTG 5.5, NTG 5s1, and NTG 5s2 across regions like Europe.
Overview
The MBRetrofit API is a simple, secure REST API for Mercedes‑Benz retrofit and diagnostics workflows:
- Generate navigation map activation codes for NTG 5/5.5/5s1/5s2 and region/version combinations
- Retrieve diagnostic seed keys to unlock ECUs/modules (UDS seed/key exchange)
- Look up vehicle data: VIN decode and official service history
Authentication
All requests require an API key sent in the request header. Keep your key secret and never embed it in client-side code.
Header:
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEYEnvironments:
- Production:
https://mbretrofit.it/api/v1 - Test:
https://mbretrofit.it/api/test/v1(uses the samex-api-key)
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Credits & billing
Some endpoints are premium and consume credits. For example, generating a map code uses 1 map credit. Credits are deducted from your balance at request time.
Quick links
Generate Mercedes‑Benz navigation map activation codes and fetch NTG/region options.
VIN decode and official service history retrieval for Mercedes‑Benz.
List definitions, generate and retrieve diagnostic seed keys for ECU unlock.
Remote Diagnosis
Remote Mercedes diagnosis on Xentry for independent shops and workshops. Fault code reads, guided tests, actuations, and live data from €50 per session. ENET cable or SDConnect C4 on your side.
Map Codes API
Programmatically generate Mercedes-Benz NTG 5/5.5/5s1/5s2 navigation map activation codes and fetch available NTG/region/version options via a secure REST API.