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Security report for mercedes-benz.co.nz

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand Limited · Transportation · New Zealand

Partial score · DNS & email only

50/100

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 sedans, SUVs, electric and hybrid models. The company maintains a strong market position as a premium automotive brand with a well-established authorized dealership network and financial services arm. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides extensive product information, customer support, and legal compliance documentation. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Vue.js and Adobe Experience Manager, integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools, and enforces strong security measures including HTTPS and security headers. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR-compliant, reflecting a mature approach to data protection. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of digital maturity and business credibility.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
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

6 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

  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

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
50
Average
50

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

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand targets affluent consumers and automotive enthusiasts in New Zealand seeking luxury and performance vehicles. The business model includes direct vehicle sales, financial services, and after-sales support through a network of authorized dealers. The company benefits from the global brand strength of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and integrates local compliance and customer service standards. Partnerships with credit reporting agencies and government bodies support operational needs. The website's extensive use of marketing and analytics platforms indicates a data-driven approach to customer engagement and retention. The presence of detailed privacy and legal policies suggests a strong compliance culture.

Security posture

The website exhibits a robust security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure handling of user data. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing services is balanced with privacy controls and user consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a publicly visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy indicates an area for improvement. The security practices align well with industry standards and regulatory requirements, supporting trustworthiness and data protection.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and accessible vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  2. Enhance transparency around data retention periods and user data management in privacy documentation.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential security risks.
  4. Develop and publicize an incident response policy and contact channels for security-related concerns.
  5. Continue to monitor and improve accessibility features to ensure compliance with evolving standards.

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, Authorized dealership network, Financial services and insurance, Customer support and vehicle servicing
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
Mercedes-Benz OneWeb 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 in HTML
  • Secure cookie consent mechanism
  • Use of reputable analytics and tracking with privacy controls

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Salesforce Audience Studio, Adobe Target, Flashtalking by Simplicity Marketing Limited
Tracking pixels
Adobe Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Salesforce Data Management Platform
Marketing tools
Salesforce Interaction Studio, Salesforce Audience 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 challenge detected.
  2. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and legal policies are present and well-detailed.
  3. Contact information including phone, email, and physical addresses are clearly provided.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks such as Vue.js and Adobe Experience Manager.
  5. Strong security posture with HTTPS and multiple security headers.
  6. Extensive use of analytics and marketing tools with user consent mechanisms.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. WHOIS data for the exact domain is not available, likely due to subdomain or registry policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Vue.js and Adobe Experience Manager, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Performance optimizations such as preloading images and asynchronous script loading contribute to fast page loads. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility considerations. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms supports advanced user tracking and personalization. The technical infrastructure appears well-managed with no significant technical debt or outdated components detected. Opportunities exist to further enhance security transparency and incident management capabilities.
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. 60/100Medium21 findings · partial scanView report
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