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Security report for mercedes-benz.com.au

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd · Transportation · Australia

Partial score · DNS & email only

66/100

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

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd operates the official Mercedes-Benz website for Australia, offering a comprehensive range of luxury passenger vehicles including electric and hybrid models. The company is a subsidiary of the global Mercedes-Benz Group and provides automotive sales, financial services, and insurance solutions tailored to the Australian market. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation, extensive product information, and strong branding consistency, targeting Australian consumers interested in premium vehicles. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Vue.js, Adobe Experience Manager CMS, and integrates advanced monitoring tools like Datadog RUM. The site is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement, cookie consent mechanisms, and use of reputable analytics and marketing platforms. From a security and compliance perspective, the site demonstrates strong adherence to privacy regulations including GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act. Comprehensive privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of service are present and easily accessible. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. However, explicit security headers could be further verified and incident response contact details could be more prominently disclosed. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with high trustworthiness and professionalism. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency on security headers, maintaining up-to-date vulnerability assessments, and improving incident response visibility to further strengthen security posture and user trust.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
66

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 Australia holds a premium position in the Australian automotive market, leveraging the global brand's reputation and extensive product portfolio. The business model integrates vehicle sales with financial and insurance services, creating diversified revenue streams. The company targets affluent consumers seeking luxury, performance, and innovative electric vehicle options. Growth is supported by a strong dealer network and digital engagement through the website and social media channels. Partnerships with global Mercedes-Benz entities and regional sister sites enhance market reach and operational efficiency. The company maintains a robust compliance framework and invests in digital transformation to sustain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of modern security monitoring tools, and comprehensive privacy and cookie management aligned with GDPR and Australian regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. The absence of explicit incident response contacts is a minor gap. Security headers should be audited to ensure full coverage. Overall, the site balances user experience with security and privacy effectively, supporting business continuity and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Conduct a detailed audit and explicit implementation of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish clear incident response and security contact information on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly scan and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance user awareness of data retention policies and provide easy access to data management tools.
  5. Invest in continuous security training and awareness programs for staff managing the website and digital assets.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
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 cars sales, Electric and hybrid vehicle offerings, Financial services and insurance, Online appointment booking
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Datadog RUM, ES Module Shims, Web Components, CSS Grid, JavaScript Modules
Frameworks
Vue 3
Platforms
OneWeb Mercedes-Benz platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Datadog RUM for monitoring
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 360, Salesforce Interaction Studio, Salesforce Audience Studio, Adobe Target
Marketing tools
Salesforce, Adobe
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official Mercedes-Benz Australia website with comprehensive product and service information
  2. Strong privacy and legal compliance with detailed policies
  3. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. Clear contact information and corporate details
  6. Extensive use of tracking and analytics with user consent mechanisms
  7. No WHOIS data leakage; privacy protected domain registration
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js and Adobe Experience Manager CMS, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Performance optimizations include preloading images and asynchronous script loading. The integration of Datadog RUM and Google Tag Manager supports real-time monitoring and analytics. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed. The technical infrastructure reflects a high level of digital maturity with opportunities to further enhance security header configurations and incident response mechanisms.
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. 56/100Medium21 findings · partial scanView report
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