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Security report for mercedes-benz.nl

Mercedes-Benz Nederland B.V. · Transportation · Netherlands

Partial score · DNS & email only

50/100

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

Mercedes-Benz Nederland B.V. operates the official Dutch website for Mercedes-Benz, providing comprehensive information on vehicle models, services, pricing, and corporate details. The company is a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and serves both consumer and business markets in the Netherlands with a broad portfolio including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, financial services, and digital connectivity solutions. The website is professionally designed, well-branded, and offers clear navigation and extensive content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Vue.js and integrates advanced analytics and monitoring tools like Google Analytics 360 and Datadog RUM, hosted on a proprietary platform with Adobe Experience Manager as the CMS. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and privacy compliance, including GDPR-aligned privacy and cookie policies. However, explicit security policy and incident response pages are not found, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the site reflects a mature digital presence consistent with a global premium automotive brand.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

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

  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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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
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
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 Nederland B.V. holds a strong market position as a premium automotive brand in the Netherlands, supported by its parent company Mercedes-Benz Group AG. The business model includes direct vehicle sales, certified used cars, financial and insurance services, and digital offerings such as Mercedes me connectivity. The company targets affluent consumers and corporate clients, including fleet and diplomatic sales. The website's detailed legal disclosures, privacy policies, and contact information reinforce trust and regulatory compliance. The presence of subsidiaries like Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Insurance Services indicates a vertically integrated approach. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages partnerships for accessories and marketing. Growth indicators include digital transformation efforts and extensive use of analytics and marketing tools.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of secure login and registration URLs, consent management for cookies, and integration of monitoring tools like Datadog RUM enhance security and operational awareness. GDPR compliance is evident through detailed privacy policies and data protection officer contact information. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact details limits transparency. No vulnerability disclosures or security.txt files were found, which could improve security communication. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced security governance documentation and incident response readiness disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for security risks.
  5. Enhance user education on data protection and privacy through visible notices and FAQs.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mercedes-Benz Nederland B.V.
VAT number
NL001545139B01
Registration number
30040445
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mercedes-Benz Nederland B.V.
Description
Officiële website van Mercedes-Benz Nederland met informatie over modellen, diensten, ontwikkelingen en prijzen.
Key services
Vehicle sales (new and certified used), Financial services and insurance, Vehicle servicing and repair, Digital services including Mercedes me connectivity, Parts and accessories
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js 3, Google Tag Manager, Datadog RUM, Salesforce Interaction Studio, Adobe Target, Google Analytics 360
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 security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login and registration URLs
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 360, Datadog RUM, Salesforce Interaction Studio, Salesforce Audience Studio, Adobe Target, Usabilla
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. Comprehensive and professional website for Mercedes-Benz Netherlands.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie regulations.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Clear and detailed business and legal information provided.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Good mobile and accessibility support.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js 3 and Adobe Experience Manager CMS, ensuring a robust and scalable infrastructure. It integrates advanced analytics and monitoring services such as Google Analytics 360, Salesforce marketing tools, Adobe Target, and Datadog RUM for performance and user behavior insights. The site is optimized for fast loading, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with proper SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. Hosting appears to be managed internally or via trusted cloud providers, with no signs of technical debt or outdated components. Opportunities exist to further modernize by consolidating third-party scripts and enhancing security documentation to reduce operational risks.
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. 63/100Medium21 findings · partial scanView report
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