Only three supported systems
The head unit must be confirmed as NTG5.1/NTG5s1, NTG5.2 or NTG5.5 before OEM Motion offers activation.
Mercedes CarPlay activation only
Mercedes Apple CarPlay activation for three NTG systems.
OEM Motion activates CarPlay only on confirmed NTG5.1/NTG5s1, NTG5.2 and NTG5.5 factory head units. We check the model, VIN, system photos and phone-marked USB port before quoting.
Real Mercedes E220 result
NTG5.1, NTG5.2 and NTG5.5 only
No retrofit boxes or replacement screens
Full VIN kept private
Simple compatibility check
Check the head unit and USB port first.
This checker only covers OEM Motion's three Mercedes activation routes. A matching model or year is not enough on its own; the exact head unit and the factory phone-marked USB port must both be confirmed.
Activation-only service
Your factory Mercedes system stays in place.
This service enables CarPlay on compatible original hardware. It does not add an interface box, Android screen or replacement display.
Original display and controls retained
The Mercedes display, native menus, steering-wheel controls and rotary controller or touchpad remain in the car.
No boxes, screens or older head units
OEM Motion does not offer Mercedes retrofit modules, replacement screens or CarPlay work for head units outside the three listed systems.
A model name or registration year cannot confirm the installed head unit. OEM Motion checks the full VIN privately, plus menu, control and USB-port photos, before accepting a booking.
Supported head-unit guide
Three Mercedes systems, with a clear model summary.
These are the model families OEM Motion checks for each activation route. Build dates and factory specifications overlap, so the car must still have the named head unit.
Supported system 01
NTG5.1 / NTG5s1
Sometimes written as NTG5*1. The vehicle must have this exact factory system; the model code alone is not enough.
Model families where this activation route can apply
- A-Class W176
- B-Class W246
- CLA C117 / X117
- GLA X156
- GLE W166
- CLS C218 / X218
- E-Class W212 / S212
Required: confirmed NTG5.1/NTG5s1 hardware, suitable software and the factory phone-marked USB port.
Supported system 02
NTG5.2
This route is associated with selected later C-Class and GLC vehicles. Registration year remains a guide, not proof.
Model families where this activation route can apply
- C-Class W205 family, 2018 onwards
- GLC X253 / C253, 2018 onwards
Required: confirmed NTG5.2, two factory USB ports and at least one port marked with the phone/smartphone symbol shown below.
Supported system 03
NTG5.5
Used across selected later Mercedes platforms. The version screen and VIN must confirm NTG5.5 before activation.
Model families where this activation route can apply
- E-Class W213 / S213
- E-Class Coupe / Cabriolet C238 / A238
- CLS C257
- S-Class W222 / X222, selected facelift cars
- S-Class Coupe / Cabriolet C217 / A217, selected facelift cars
Required: confirmed NTG5.5 hardware, suitable software and the factory phone-marked USB port.
Physical USB check
Look for the phone symbol beside the USB port.
The vehicle must have the correct factory smartphone-integration USB hardware. Open the centre-console storage area and photograph the USB ports clearly.
For NTG5.2 C-Class and GLC checks, there should be two USB ports and one must carry the phone/smartphone symbol.
Outside our Mercedes service: NTG4.x, NTG5.0, MBUX/NTG6 and other unlisted systems, as well as retrofit boxes, Android screens and replacement displays.
Real OEM Motion work
A Mercedes E220 with CarPlay active.
These are real photos from one completed Mercedes E-Class job. They show the result, but they are not a promise that every E-Class or every model year uses the same route.
- Example vehicleMercedes E220
- Result shownCarPlay active and the factory smartphone-integration menu
- What variesHardware, software, options and connection route
How the check works
Three clear steps before booking.
Select model, year and system
Use the checker to prepare the vehicle basics and identify the likely NTG generation without sending the VIN through a web form.
Send VIN, menu and USB photos privately
Paste the full VIN into WhatsApp and add clear photos of the version or home menu, centre-console controls and phone-marked USB port.
Receive an activation decision
OEM Motion confirms whether the vehicle fits one of the three activation routes before quoting or arranging a booking.
Mercedes CarPlay FAQ
Useful answers before you message.
Can every Mercedes have Apple CarPlay activated?
No. OEM Motion only offers activation for confirmed NTG5.1/NTG5s1, NTG5.2 and NTG5.5 factory head units. The head unit, software, VIN and required USB hardware must all be checked first.
Why do you need the VIN and screen photos?
A model badge and year are not enough to identify every installed system. The VIN and photos help narrow down the actual multimedia equipment and avoid quoting the wrong route.
Does this page store my VIN?
No. The checker runs in your browser and has no form submission or database. The VIN is deliberately left out of the WhatsApp URL; paste it into the private chat after WhatsApp opens.
Why does the phone-marked USB port matter?
It identifies the factory smartphone-integration USB hardware needed by this activation route. For an NTG5.2 C-Class or GLC check, the car should have two USB ports and one must carry the phone/smartphone symbol.
Will I keep my Mercedes menus and controls?
Yes, on a confirmed supported activation. The factory Mercedes head unit, display, menus and compatible controls stay in place; OEM Motion is not installing a replacement screen or interface box.
Do you retrofit CarPlay to older or unsupported Mercedes systems?
No. The Mercedes service is activation only. OEM Motion does not offer Mercedes retrofit boxes, Android screens, replacement displays or CarPlay work for NTG4.x, NTG5.0, MBUX/NTG6 or other unlisted head units.
Is OEM Motion affiliated with Mercedes-Benz or Apple?
No. OEM Motion is an independent automotive retrofit and coding service. Brand and feature names are used only to describe vehicle systems and compatibility routes.
Start the private check
Send the exact Mercedes details.
Select the model, year and system above, then continue to WhatsApp with the full VIN, menu photos and a clear photo of the phone-marked USB port.