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Security report for mercedes-benz.nl

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

Partial score · DNS & email only

63/100

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 their vehicle models, services, and corporate details. The company is a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, a globally recognized premium automotive manufacturer. The website targets consumers and business customers in the Netherlands, offering new and certified used cars, financing, insurance, and digital services. Technically, the site employs modern frameworks such as Vue.js and Adobe Experience Manager, with strong performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and consent management, though explicit security policy and incident response pages are absent. Privacy compliance is well addressed with detailed GDPR-aligned policies and a clear data protection officer contact. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, reflecting the brand's premium market position.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 findings 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

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: mercedesbenz-nl02b.mail.protection.outlook.com.mercedes-benz.nl

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
63

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 in the premium automotive sector in the Netherlands, leveraging the global brand strength of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Their business model includes vehicle sales, leasing, financing, insurance, and aftersales services. The website supports multiple customer segments including private consumers and corporate fleets. The company maintains a comprehensive digital ecosystem with integrated marketing and analytics tools, enabling personalized customer experiences. Partnerships with subsidiaries like Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Insurance Services enhance their service offerings. The presence of detailed legal and privacy documentation indicates a mature compliance posture. Growth indicators include active promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles, reflecting industry trends towards sustainability.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and secure login/logout mechanisms. Use of consent management and GDPR-compliant privacy policies further strengthen data protection. The integration of Datadog RUM and Google Analytics 360 indicates active monitoring and performance tracking. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Incident response contact information is not explicitly provided, which could be improved to enhance security readiness. Overall, the site aligns well with industry best practices but could benefit from enhanced security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security risks.
  5. Enhance user awareness and transparency regarding data protection and security measures.

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), Leasing and financing, Service and repair, Digital extras and apps, Insurance services
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 platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP and other headers (implied)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login/logout 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
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. Official Mercedes-Benz Netherlands website with comprehensive product and service information.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Clear contact information and corporate disclosures.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Vue.js 3 and Adobe Experience Manager CMS, ensuring a scalable and maintainable platform. Performance optimizations such as preloading images and asynchronous script loading contribute to fast page loads. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms supports data-driven decision making. Hosting appears to be managed internally or via trusted cloud providers, with no signs of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to further modernize by consolidating third-party scripts and enhancing security transparency.
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. 50/100Medium24 findings · partial scanView report
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