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Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203

The Mercedes‑Benz C‑Class W203 entered the world in March 2000 after roughly four years of development. It served as the second generation of the C‑Class and remained in production until it was succeeded in 2007.

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Debut After Four Years of Development

The W203 was officially unveiled on March 21, 2000 in Sindelfingen, marking the world debut of the new C‑Class model series after about four years of development and a significant investment.

U.S. Market Presence (2002‑2007)

In the United States, the Mercedes‑Benz W203 chassis was sold from 2002 through 2007, representing the third generation C‑Class following the earlier W202 chassis.

Short Seven‑Year Run and Youngtimer Status

After just seven years on the market, the W203 was replaced in 2007 by the next generation C‑Class. As of its 25th anniversary, the W203 is celebrated as a "youngtimer" among enthusiasts.

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