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Security report for mercedes-benz.co.nz

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand Limited · Transportation · New Zealand

Partial score · DNS & email only

60/100

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand Limited operates the official Mercedes-Benz passenger car website for New Zealand, offering a comprehensive range of luxury vehicles including electric and hybrid models. The company is positioned as a premium automotive brand with a strong market presence supported by authorized dealerships and financial services. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern technologies such as Vue.js, Adobe Experience Manager, and advanced analytics tools including Google Analytics 360 and Datadog RUM. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and privacy compliance aligned with GDPR and New Zealand Privacy Act standards. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain suggests it is a subdomain or alias under a broader Mercedes-Benz domain strategy, but the website content and branding strongly affirm legitimacy. Overall, the site provides a professional, secure, and user-friendly experience tailored to New Zealand consumers interested in luxury vehicles.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
6of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
60

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The business model centers on premium automotive sales, including electric and hybrid vehicles, supported by financial and insurance services through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services New Zealand Limited. The company targets affluent consumers and automotive enthusiasts in New Zealand, leveraging a global brand reputation. The website integrates marketing and retargeting technologies to enhance customer engagement and personalization. Partnerships with global Mercedes-Benz entities and use of shared data protection policies indicate a well-coordinated corporate ecosystem. The presence of detailed privacy policies and contact information reflects strong regulatory compliance and customer trust focus.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, use of multiple security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, etc.), and secure handling of user data through consent mechanisms. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the site could improve by publishing a dedicated vulnerability disclosure policy and enhancing incident response visibility. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance efforts, including GDPR adherence and user consent management.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to enhance transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Enhance incident response readiness by providing clear security contact channels on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Continue staff training and awareness programs focused on data protection and cybersecurity best practices.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving legal requirements and user expectations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand Limited
Description
A blend of luxury, sportiness & performance. Be it Saloon, Estate, Coupé, Cabriolet, Roadster, SUV & more. Experience the products from Mercedes-Benz.
Key services
Passenger car sales, Electric and hybrid vehicle offerings, Financial services and insurance, Customer support and service
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js 3, Google Tag Manager, Datadog RUM, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Salesforce Interaction Studio, Salesforce Audience Studio, Adobe Target
Frameworks
Vue.js
Platforms
OneWeb (Mercedes-Benz proprietary platform)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP and other security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure cookie consent mechanism
  • Use of reputable analytics and tracking with privacy controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 360, Adobe Analytics, Datadog RUM
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Salesforce Audience Studio
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Adobe Analytics
Marketing tools
Salesforce Interaction Studio, Adobe Target
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are present.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Clear contact information including physical addresses, emails, and phone numbers.
  5. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  6. WHOIS data for domain is missing, likely due to subdomain usage or NZ domain registration policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js 3 and Adobe Experience Manager CMS, ensuring a responsive and performant user experience. Integration with advanced analytics and marketing platforms such as Datadog RUM, Google Analytics 360, Salesforce Interaction Studio, and Adobe Target supports data-driven decision making and personalized marketing. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with proper SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) enhancing search engine visibility. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the use of Mercedes-Benz proprietary asset domains suggests a managed corporate hosting environment. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 50/100Medium25 findings · partial scanView report
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