Mercedes-Benzmercedes-benz.com
Accessibility Score
Issues Found
Issues Found
CriticalButtons must have discernible text1 element
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Failing Elements
<button class="brandhub-footer-navigation__back-to-top-button">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have inner text that is visible to screen readers
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
- Element does not have an explicit <label>
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
CriticalImages must have alternative text7 elements
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Failing Elements
<img src="/assets/vehicles/c-class/stage/04-2026/mercedes-benz-c-class-exterior-master16x9.jpg" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
SeriousInteractive elements must have a visible focus indicator7 elements
Sighted keyboard users rely on a visible focus indicator to know where they are on the page. When focus styles are missing, too subtle, or have insufficient contrast against the surrounding colors, users cannot tell which element will respond when they press Enter or Space, making keyboard navigation slow and error-prone. This especially affects people with motor impairments who cannot use a mouse and people with low vision who need clear, high-contrast indicators.
Failing Elements
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<a aria-label="Provider" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/provider/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<a aria-label="Provider" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/provider/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
ModerateLandmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination1 element
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Failing Elements
<nav class="brandhub-main-navigation__list"><slot></slot></nav>
Fix any of the following:
- The landmark must have a unique aria-label, aria-labelledby, or title to make landmarks distinguishable
ModerateAll page content should be contained by landmarks6 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Failing Elements
<div class="brandhub-language-switcher-item" style="--link-width: 17.015625px;">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="brandhub-language-switcher-item" style="--link-width: 17.109375px;">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="brandhub-header__link" href="/en/">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="brandhub-stage brand..." aria-label="Section: Focus Topic" dataanalyticscontent...="1" style="--module-height: 800...">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="brandhub-teaser-tiles brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white brandhub-teaser-tiles--parsys-wrapper brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white" aria-label="Section: Article previews with category and headline" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="2">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="brandhub-editorial-highlight brandhub-editorial-highlight--background-black" aria-label="Section: Article Abstract" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="-1">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
MinorARIA role should be appropriate for the element2 elements
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Failing Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role listitem is not allowed for given element
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role listitem is not allowed for given element
Passed Audits
<html> element must have a lang attribute1 element
Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute1 element
Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>21 elements
Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.
Audit Elements
<li> <a href="/en/art-and-culture/museum/events/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Mercedes-Benz Museum</a> </li>
<li> <a href="/en/exclusive/mercedes-benz-studios/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Mercedes-Benz Studios</a> </li>
<li> <a href="https://g-class-experience.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-Class Experience Center</a> </li>
<li> <a href="https://mercedes-benz-driving-events.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercedes-Benz Driving Events</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://mb4.me/test-drive" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book a test drive</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://mb4.me/available-new-cars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cars</a> </li>
<li> <a href="https://mb4.me/services" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Service & Parts</a> </li>
<li> <a href="https://accessories.mercedes-benz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercedes-Benz Accessories</a> </li>
<li> <a href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz-personalisation/guard/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Mercedes‑Benz GUARD</a> </li>
<li> <a href="/en/vehicles/international-corporate-sales/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Fleet Sales</a> </li>
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<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements4 elements
Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<ul>
All page content should be contained by landmarks512 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Audit Elements
<div class="header">
<brandhub-header show-140years="" theme="dark" logo-link="/en/" style="display: block;">
<div class="brandhub-header brandhub-header--dark" style="display: block;">
<div class="brandhub-header__meta-navigation-wrapper">
<div class="brandhub-header__meta-navigation">
<div class="brandhub-header__language-switcher"><slot name="language-switcher"></slot></div>
<div slot="language-switcher">
<div class="languageswitcher">
<brandhub-language-switcher>
<div class="brandhub-language-switcher"><div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div></div>
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Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text8 elements
Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.
Audit Elements
<img src="https://www.mercedes-benz.com/static/frontend/mbcom-frontend/3.1.10/assets/140-years-38px-white.apng" class="brandhub-header__icon-star-innovation" alt="Mercedes-Benz - 140 Years of Innovation">
<img src="/assets/vehicles/c-class/stage/04-2026/mercedes-benz-c-class-exterior-master16x9.jpg" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role12 elements
Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div class="brandhub-stage brand..." aria-label="Section: Focus Topic" dataanalyticscontent...="1" style="--module-height: 800...">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<div class="brandhub-teaser-tiles brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white brandhub-teaser-tiles--parsys-wrapper brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white" aria-label="Section: Article previews with category and headline" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="2">
<div class="brandhub-editorial-highlight brandhub-editorial-highlight--background-black" aria-label="Section: Article Abstract" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="-1">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
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ARIA attributes must conform to valid names12 elements
Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div class="brandhub-stage brand..." aria-label="Section: Focus Topic" dataanalyticscontent...="1" style="--module-height: 800...">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<div class="brandhub-teaser-tiles brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white brandhub-teaser-tiles--parsys-wrapper brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white" aria-label="Section: Article previews with category and headline" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="2">
<div class="brandhub-editorial-highlight brandhub-editorial-highlight--background-black" aria-label="Section: Article Abstract" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="-1">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
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ARIA attributes must conform to valid values12 elements
ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div class="brandhub-stage brand..." aria-label="Section: Focus Topic" dataanalyticscontent...="1" style="--module-height: 800...">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<div class="brandhub-teaser-tiles brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white brandhub-teaser-tiles--parsys-wrapper brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white" aria-label="Section: Article previews with category and headline" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="2">
<div class="brandhub-editorial-highlight brandhub-editorial-highlight--background-black" aria-label="Section: Article Abstract" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="-1">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
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ARIA dialog and alertdialog nodes should have an accessible name1 element
Screen reader users cannot identify the purpose of role="dialog" or role="alertdialog" elements without an accessible name. This leaves users confused about what dialog they've encountered and what it contains.
Audit Elements
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements3 elements
Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.
Audit Elements
<div data-testid="uc-privacy-icon" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-fqkvVR dcjkEk">
<svg alt="Select language" width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlnsXlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" aria-hidden="true">
<style aria-hidden="true">
ARIA role should be appropriate for the element6 elements
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Audit Elements
<div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div>
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<div id="language-tooltip-id" role="tooltip" data-id="tooltip" class="__react_component_tooltip language-tooltip-id place-left type-dark allow_click">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 2;">Settings</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-deny-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 1;">Only technically required</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-accept-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 3;">Accept All</button>
ARIA roles used must conform to valid values7 elements
Invalid ARIA role values prevent assistive technologies from understanding and communicating the element's purpose to users. Without valid roles, screen readers cannot provide information about the element's features, properties, or how users should interact with it.
Audit Elements
<div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 2;">Settings</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-deny-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 1;">Only technically required</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-accept-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 3;">Accept All</button>
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body1 element
Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.
Audit Elements
<body class="home page page--home..." id="page-1054912" data-brandhub-assets...="https://www.mercedes..." data-brandhub-fronte...="https://www.mercedes..." data-analytics-page-...="[PAGE_NAME]" data-analytics-page-...="home" data-analytics-vehic...="none" data-analytics-vehic...="none" ...>
Buttons must have discernible text6 elements
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Audit Elements
<button class="brandhub-header__search-button"><span>Search</span></button>
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 2;">Settings</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-deny-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 1;">Only technically required</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-accept-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 3;">Accept All</button>
Certain ARIA roles must be contained by particular parents2 elements
ARIA roles with missing required parent elements cannot function as intended for assistive technology users. Parent-child relationships convey essential hierarchy and context, like showing where an item sits within a tree structure. Without proper parents, this critical relationship information is lost.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children1 element
ARIA roles missing required child elements cannot perform their intended accessibility functions. Children provide essential context, like how a treeitem relates to its parent container and siblings. Without proper children, assistive technologies cannot convey this structural information to users.
Audit Elements
<div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div>
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.
Audit Elements
<footer style="padding-bottom:50px;">
Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used7 elements
Deprecated ARIA roles are not recognized by modern screen readers and assistive technologies. Using outdated roles means some users cannot access essential information or functionality on your site.
Audit Elements
<div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 2;">Settings</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-deny-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 1;">Only technically required</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-accept-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 3;">Accept All</button>
Document should have one main landmark1 element
Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark1 element
Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.
Audit Elements
<footer style="padding-bottom:50px;">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation1 element
The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds80 elements
People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.
Audit Elements
<span class="brandhub-relaunch-button__text">Explore more</span>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">World</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">premiere</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">of</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">the</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">all-new</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word no-break">Mercedes-AMG</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">GT</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">4-Door</div>
<div class="brandhub-word-fade__word">Coupé.</div>
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Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes9 elements
Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem;">Privacy Policy</a>
<a aria-label="Provider" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/provider/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem;">Provider</a>
Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes12 elements
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div class="brandhub-stage brand..." aria-label="Section: Focus Topic" dataanalyticscontent...="1" style="--module-height: 800...">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<div class="brandhub-teaser-tiles brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white brandhub-teaser-tiles--parsys-wrapper brandhub-teaser-tiles--background-white" aria-label="Section: Article previews with category and headline" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="2">
<div class="brandhub-editorial-highlight brandhub-editorial-highlight--background-black" aria-label="Section: Article Abstract" dataanalyticscontentmilestone="-1">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
<button aria-label="Open Privacy Settings" data-testid="uc-privacy-button" class="sc-iGgWBj kHrhmE">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
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Elements should not have tabindex greater than zero13 elements
Using tabindex values greater than 0 creates unexpected tab orders that disorient users. It makes elements appear to be skipped when users tab past them, requires setting tabindex on every element to maintain order, and forces all tabindex items to be visited before any normal elements, breaking natural navigation flow.
Audit Elements
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Vehicles</span><!----></div></div>
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Art & Culture</span><!----></div></div>
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Sustainability</span><!----></div></div>
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Design</span><!----></div></div>
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Innovation</span><!----></div></div>
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__button" tabindex="0"><div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item__text-wrapper"><span>Exclusive</span><!----></div></div>
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<div lang="en" data-testid="uc-banner-content" tabindex="-1" class="sc-dAlyuH kzpmvU">
<div tabindex="-1" data-testid="uc-container" class="sc-gFqAkR Ucpkt">
<div id="uc-fading-wrapper" tabindex="-1" class="sc-ikkxIA fGQPhW">
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Heading levels should only increase by one7 elements
Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.
Audit Elements
<h1 class="brandhub-stage__main-headline">
<h2 class="brandhub-social-media-box__headline">
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Experience</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Purchase</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Login</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Learn</h3>
<h1 data-testid="uc-heading-title" id="uc-heading-title" class="sc-fBWQRz cyBihP" style="font-size: 2.125rem; font-family: var(--wb-font-title); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">The Mercedes-Benz AG uses cookies for various purposes.</h1>
Headings should not be empty7 elements
Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.
Audit Elements
<h1 class="brandhub-stage__main-headline">
<h2 class="brandhub-social-media-box__headline">
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Experience</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Purchase</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Login</h3>
<h3 class="brandhub-footer-sitemap-item__headline" id="list-headline-0">Learn</h3>
<h1 data-testid="uc-heading-title" id="uc-heading-title" class="sc-fBWQRz cyBihP" style="font-size: 2.125rem; font-family: var(--wb-font-title); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">The Mercedes-Benz AG uses cookies for various purposes.</h1>
IDs used in ARIA and labels must be unique2 elements
Duplicate IDs break the accessibility of ARIA elements, form labels, and table headers. When IDs are duplicated, assistive technologies and scripts only reference the first instance, causing subsequent elements with the same ID to be ignored or incorrectly associated.
Audit Elements
<h1 data-testid="uc-heading-title" id="uc-heading-title" class="sc-fBWQRz cyBihP" style="font-size: 2.125rem; font-family: var(--wb-font-title); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">The Mercedes-Benz AG uses cookies for various purposes.</h1>
<div id="language-tooltip-id" role="tooltip" data-id="tooltip" class="__react_component_tooltip language-tooltip-id place-left type-dark allow_click">
Images must have alternative text1 element
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Audit Elements
<img src="https://www.mercedes-benz.com/static/frontend/mbcom-frontend/3.1.10/assets/140-years-38px-white.apng" class="brandhub-header__icon-star-innovation" alt="Mercedes-Benz - 140 Years of Innovation">
Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets40 elements
Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.
Audit Elements
<div class="brandhub-header brandhub-header--dark" style="display: block;">
<div class="brandhub-language-switcher-item" style="--link-width: 17.015625px;">
<div class="brandhub-language-switcher-item" style="--link-width: 17.109375px;">
<div class="brandhub-header__menu" style="height: 64px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
<div class="brandhub-main-navigation-item brandhub-main-navigation-item--in brandhub-main-navigation-item--active" style="--fade-transition-delay: 0ms; --underline-full-width: 100%; --max-width-desktop: 153.33333333333334px;">
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Interactive controls must not be nested15 elements
Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<img src="https://www.mercedes-benz.com/static/frontend/mbcom-frontend/3.1.10/assets/140-years-38px-white.apng" class="brandhub-header__icon-star-innovation" alt="Mercedes-Benz - 140 Years of Innovation">
<button class="brandhub-header__search-button"><span>Search</span></button>
<img src="/assets/vehicles/c-class/stage/04-2026/mercedes-benz-c-class-exterior-master16x9.jpg" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAIABABcXF////ywAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" class="brandhub-picture brandhub-picture--cover">
<button class="brandhub-footer-navigation__back-to-top-button">
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Interactive elements must have a visible focus indicator8 elements
Sighted keyboard users rely on a visible focus indicator to know where they are on the page. When focus styles are missing, too subtle, or have insufficient contrast against the surrounding colors, users cannot tell which element will respond when they press Enter or Space, making keyboard navigation slow and error-prone. This especially affects people with motor impairments who cannot use a mouse and people with low vision who need clear, high-contrast indicators.
Audit Elements
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<a aria-label="Provider" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/provider/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; fon...">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<button aria-label="Select language" data-tip="true" title="Select language" data-for="language-tooltip-id" aria-haspopup="listbox" aria-describedby="language-tooltip-id" data-testid="uc-language-button" class="sc-hknOHE gffUJh" currentitem="false">
<a aria-label="Privacy Policy" data-testid="uc-anchor-link" href="/en/privacy-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="sc-bXCLTC jGTKkZ" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; font...">
Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination1 element
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Audit Elements
<footer style="padding-bottom:50px;">
lang attribute must have a valid value1 element
Screen readers use language-specific pronunciation libraries that must match the content's language. Invalid language declarations cause screen readers to use the wrong pronunciation library, making content sound confusing or unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.
Audit Elements
<div lang="en" data-testid="uc-banner-content" tabindex="-1" class="sc-dAlyuH kzpmvU">
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color1 element
People with low vision or color blindness cannot visually distinguish links from surrounding text without sufficient color contrast (3:1 ratio minimum). When link colors are too similar to regular text, users with visual impairments cannot identify which text is clickable.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-footer-sitemap__location-switch-link" href="http://mb4.me/available-new-cars" target="_blank"><b>Follow this link</b></a>
Links must have discernible text48 elements
Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.
Audit Elements
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<a class="brandhub-header__link" href="/en/">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-stage__linkout" aria-label="Explore more Link: The all-new electric C-Class." href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/c-class/" target="_self" rel="false">
<a href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/new-amg-gt-4-door-coupe-livestream/" class="brandhub-teaser-tiles-item__link">
<a href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/gls/" class="brandhub-teaser-tiles-item__link">
<a href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-benz/gle/" class="brandhub-teaser-tiles-item__link">
<a href="/en/vehicles/mercedes-maybach/mercedes-maybach-s-class/" class="brandhub-teaser-tiles-item__link">
<a href="/en/innovation/welcome-home/" class="brandhub-teaser-tiles-item__link">
<a class="brandhub-relaunch-button brandhub-relaunch-button--white brandhub-relaunch-button--size-s brandhub-editorial-highlight__button" aria-label="Explore more Link: 140 YEARS. 140 PLACES." href="/en/innovation/milestones/140-places/" target="_self" rel="false">
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Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks1 element
Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
Page should contain a level-one heading1 element
Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en" dir="ltr">
Required ARIA attributes must be provided7 elements
ARIA widget roles need required attributes to describe their current state. Without these attributes, screen readers cannot communicate essential information like whether a checkbox is checked or a slider's current value, leaving users unable to interact effectively with the widget.
Audit Elements
<div role="list" class="brandhub-language-switcher__items"><slot></slot></div>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link" href="/de/" aria-label="Language Switch - Deutsch" role="listitem"><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-mobile">DE</span><span class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__label-desktop">DE</span></a>
<a class="brandhub-language-switcher-item__link brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--active brandhub-language-switcher-item__link--underlined" href="/en/" aria-label="Language Switch - English" role="listitem">
<div tabindex="0" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="uc-heading-title" layerplacement="BOTTOM" data-testid="uc-default-banner" dir="ltr" class="sc-jlZhew glJfrV" style="width: 95%; max-width: 95%;">
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-more-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fYdDeB" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 2;">Settings</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-deny-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 1;">Only technically required</button>
<button role="button" data-testid="uc-accept-all-button" class="sc-gsFSXq fJrQCm" style="padding: 15px 30px; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; order: 3;">Accept All</button>
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%1 element
The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled1 element
Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">