FCS DT355174L Suspension Strut - Front Left

Front Left Suspension Strut for Mercedes-Benz GLC

The FCS DT355174L is a front left suspension strut for select Mercedes-Benz GLC models with high ground clearance. It is built as a monotube strut and is specified for vehicles without Airmatic suspension, making it a direct-fit option for the listed applications.

Use this FCS suspension strut when replacing a worn front left unit on a Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 AMG, GLC63 AMG S, or GLC350e. The part number DT355174L is matched to the X253 and C253 body codes for the covered model years.

Key Features

• Front left suspension strut for select Mercedes-Benz GLC applications
• Monotube design for consistent damping response
• Specified for high ground clearance vehicles
• Excludes Airmatic suspension applications
• Fits X253 and C253 Coupe body codes
• Compressed length: 23.58 in.
• Extended length: 27.68 in.
• Stroke length: 4.1 in.

Detailed Description

FCS DT355174L is a suspension strut engineered for the front left position on select Mercedes-Benz GLC platforms from 2016 through 2022. The monotube construction supports controlled suspension movement, while the listed compressed length, extended length, and stroke length help identify the correct replacement for the vehicle’s suspension geometry. This part number DT355174L is listed for GLC300, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 AMG, GLC63 AMG S, and GLC350e models with high ground clearance and without Airmatic suspension.

FCS is the brand line identified for this suspension strut, and DT355174L is the catalog reference to verify against the vehicle’s original front left strut before ordering. For shoppers searching Mercedes-Benz GLC front left strut replacement, Mercedes-Benz GLC300 suspension strut, or FCS DT355174L, this listing provides the fitment details needed for application matching.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Front-end noise from a worn strut assembly
• Excessive bounce or reduced ride control
• Uneven ride height or suspension sag at the front left corner
• Handling instability during braking or cornering
• Leakage or loss of damping performance in the original strut

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle is equipped with high ground clearance suspension and does not use Airmatic before installation. Verify the front left position, body code, and model year against the fitment list for Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 AMG, GLC63 AMG S, and GLC350e applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

FCS catalogs this strut with application-specific dimensions and vehicle fitment data to support accurate replacement selection. Part number DT355174L is listed for the covered Mercedes-Benz GLC front left applications from 2016-2022.