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Security report for mercedes-benz.pt

Mercedes-Benz · Transportation · Portugal

Partial score · DNS & email only

56/100

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

Mercedes-Benz Portugal operates as the official Portuguese branch of the global Mercedes-Benz brand, offering luxury and performance vehicles along with financing, leasing, mobility, and after-sales services. The website is professionally designed, targeting Portuguese-speaking customers interested in premium automotive products. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including Vue.js, Adobe Experience Manager CMS, and advanced analytics tools such as Google Analytics 360 and Datadog RUM, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, consent management, and comprehensive privacy policies aligned with GDPR. However, accessibility compliance is partial and could be improved. Overall, the site reflects a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with legal and security standards.

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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

5 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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  • 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
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
56

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 Portugal holds a strong market position as a premium automotive brand with a comprehensive business model encompassing vehicle sales, financing, leasing, and mobility services. The company benefits from its parent Mercedes-Benz AG's global brand recognition and resources. The website supports multiple languages and regional targeting, indicating a broad customer base. Partnerships with financial services and mobility providers are evident. The company emphasizes compliance, anti-corruption, and data protection, reinforcing its reputation. The digital ecosystem integrates advanced marketing and analytics tools, supporting targeted advertising and customer engagement. Growth indicators include continuous content updates, legal transparency, and multi-channel contact options.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of modern JavaScript frameworks, and integration of consent management systems for cookies and tracking. The presence of a named Data Protection Officer and detailed privacy policies indicate strong compliance with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file and incident response contacts is a gap. Accessibility issues noted could indirectly affect security by limiting usability for assistive technologies. Overall, the security practices align well with industry standards for corporate websites.

Recommendations

  1. Publish and verify HTTP security headers explicitly (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options).
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance website accessibility to fully comply with WCAG 2.2 standards to improve inclusivity and legal compliance.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information for security issues to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize potential security risks and privacy concerns.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mercedes-Benz Portugal, S.A.
VAT number
PT 500 049 424
Registration number
50677351 (Financial Services), 505075954 (Aluguer de Veículos)
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mercedes-Benz
Description
A mistura de luxo, desportivos e desempenho. Seja Limousine, Station, Coupé, Cabrio, Roadster, SUV & mais. Experimente os veículos da Mercedes-Benz.
Key services
Vehicle sales, Financing and leasing, Mobility and rental services, After-sales and assistance services, Mercedes me connectivity 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
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of modern JS frameworks with module imports
  • Consent management system for cookies
  • Data protection officer contact provided
  • Anti-corruption compliance program disclosed

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google, TradeDesk, Meta
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
good
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
good
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained official brand site for Mercedes-Benz Portugal.
  2. Comprehensive legal and privacy information is provided in Portuguese.
  3. Strong emphasis on GDPR compliance and user consent management.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Accessibility compliance is partial; improvements needed.
  7. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. Multiple official contact points and data protection officer details provided.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js 3 for frontend interactivity and Adobe Experience Manager as the CMS platform, indicating a robust enterprise-grade infrastructure. It uses advanced analytics and monitoring tools such as Google Analytics 360 and Datadog RUM for performance and user behavior insights. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and preloading strategies for images. SEO is well addressed with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Some accessibility shortcomings exist, which should be addressed to meet current standards. Hosting details are not explicit but likely managed by Daimler or trusted cloud providers. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management.
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. 69/100Medium17 findings · partial scanView report
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