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medium severity May 25, 2026 · 130K affected

Mercedes-Benz UK Customer Data Allegedly Leaked

A dataset allegedly containing 130,000 Mercedes-Benz UK customer and vehicle records was listed on an underground marketplace. Cybernews verified samples including names, contact details, postcodes, and vehicle information. No confirmation from Mercedes-Benz at time of reporting.

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Mercedes-Benz UK Customer Data Allegedly Leaked
Data exposed:
  • names
  • addresses
  • phone numbers
  • email addresses
  • vehicle registration
  • vehicle models

A dataset containing records for approximately 130,000 Mercedes-Benz UK customers appeared on an underground marketplace, exposing names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, vehicle registration details, and vehicle models.

Public reporting indicates the information was listed for sale on May 25, 2026. Cybernews obtained and verified sample records, confirming the presence of personal contact details alongside vehicle-specific data such as registration numbers and models. At the time of reporting, Mercedes-Benz had not issued a public statement confirming or denying the authenticity of the dataset. Industry research from sources such as DoxxScan™ continuous monitoring indicates that automotive customer databases have become frequent targets because they combine traditional personally identifiable information with details that can reveal location patterns and lifestyle indicators.

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