Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 1)

Template:SMRT Buses SMB1H (Training Bus) — Demonstrator

SMB43L (Service 854) — Production Batch

Specifications

Operator(s)	Template:SMRT Buses
	Demonstrator	Batch 1
Registration no.	SMB1H	SMB2E SMB4A – SMB6U SMB11D – SMB19H SMB21A SMB22Y SMB28G SMB30Z SMB31X SMB36H – SMB42P SMB53H – SMB59S SMB65Z – SMB67T	SMB3C SMB7S – SMB10G SMB20C SMB23U – SMB27J SMB29D SMB32T – SMB35K SMB43L – SMB52K SMB60L – SMB64B
Vehicle make	Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle manufacturer	EvoBus
Vehicle model	OC 500 LE 1830 h
Vehicle bodywork	Mercedes-Benz CapaCity (Gemilang Coachwork)
Vehicle bodywork assembler	Thonburi Bus Body Co., Ltd.
Length	12m
Width	2.55m
Quantity	1	35	31
	67 (Total)
Year	2006	2008
Period of registration	19 Jun 2008	16 Sep 2008 – 29 Dec 2008
Passenger capacity	Seating: 34 Standing: 56 Wheelchair bay: 2 Total: 90
Engine model	Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA
Engine capacity	11967 cc
Emission standard	Euro V
Transmission model	ZF Ecomat II 6HP 592C
Power/torque	299 hp (220 kW) @ 2200 rpm / 1250 Nm @ 1100 rpm
Suspension system	Air suspension via electronic level control (ENR)
Braking system	Electronic Braking System (EBS) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Brake Assist System (BAS) Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Exhaust system	BlueTec Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Technology
Air-con model	Konvekta KL70T (original) Denso LD8u
EDS model	LAWO BENEFIT
EDS controller model	LAWO SICMA-Control
Seat model	Vogelsitze System 750/3 Vogelsitze System 601 (Wheel arch seat)
Door model	SMC Transit
Additional features	Modified wing mirrors Additional overhead grab poles at wheelchair bay area Stroller restraint system
	NEC telematics system Elekon Micro Systems next bus arrival display (SMB11D – SMB18K) Kienzle Modular Tachograph MTCO 1324 (SMB1H) Mobileye 560 Advanced Driver Assistance System (SMB1H & SMB4A)		GreenRoad telematics system Surround View Camera System

Deployments

Demonstrator

SMRT Buses

Registration no.	Service
SMB1H	KJDEP TRG

Batch 1

SMRT Buses

Registration no.	Service	Advertisement
SMB2E	KJDEP 172	N/A
SMB4A	WLDEP TRG
SMB5Y	KJDEP 172	Combiphar Singapore - Eye Mo Eye Drops: I See What I Want. (L & B: Eye Mo Moist: Refresh Dry & Tired Eyes. I Don’t See Competition. I See New Friends. R: Eye Mo Regular: Relieve Minor Eye Irritation. I Don’t See Misses. I See More Practice.) (Feat. Aden Tan, Actor & Singer)
SMB6U	KJDEP 172	N/A
SMB11D	KJDEP SP
SMB12B	KJDEP SP
SMB13Z	KJDEP SP
SMB14X	KJDEP 176
SMB15T	KJDEP SP
SMB16R	KJDEP SP
SMB17M	KJDEP 172	NTUC Social Enterprises • We're All For Good - NTUC My First Skool • An NTUC First Campus Pre-School: Develop Your Child's Full Potential With Us. Discover How The Right Relationships Make All The Difference. (L & R: Enrol Now At myfirstskool.com.) (3rd Gen: Yellow & White)
SMB18K	KJDEP SP	N/A
SMB19H	KJDEP 172
SMB21A	KJDEP SP
SMB22Y	KJDEP SP	B: The Kettle Gourmet - YUMI Corn Stick: Share A Moment With YUMI Corn Stick. Crunchy, Flavourful And Adorably Irresistable. Made With Real Corn Grits. Vegetarian-Friendly, YUMI Is Baked, Not Fried And Uses Only Non-GMO Corn. thekettlegourmet.com. (1st Gen: Yellow)
SMB28G	KJDEP SP	B: Zero Healthcare - uFairy Massage Chair: Get Now Only At $990. www.zerohealthcare.com.sg.
SMB30Z	KJDEP SP	N/A
SMB31X	KJDEP SP	B: PropNex Realty: Buy. Sell. Rent. Engage A Top 3% Award Achiever To Settle Your Property Problems. Stewart Lim 9696 4398. Scan Here For A FREE Consultation, I'm Here To Help.
SMB36H	KJDEP 176	N/A
SMB37E	KJDEP 975
SMB38C	KJDEP 975	B: Casa (S) Pte Ltd - ELBA Dryers: Heat Pump Dryers. Most Energy Efficient.
SMB39A	KJDEP 975	Midea Electric Trading (Singapore) Co Pte Ltd - Midea Household Appliances: L & R: Make Yourself At Home. B: Midea BreezeleSS+ Air-conditioner - Rapid Cooling. TwinFlap Design. (2nd Gen)
SMB40U	KJDEP 975	B: Casa (S) Pte Ltd - EF Home Appliances: Healthy And Delicious Meals At Home. Steam Oven. www.ef.com.sg. Facebook & Instagram - @EfAppliances.
SMB41S	KJDEP 985	N/A
SMB42P	KJDEP 985	Goldheart Jewellery - Goldheart Christmas Diamond Kisses & Golden Wishes Collection: Diamond Kisses. Golden Wishes. shop.goldheart.com. (Feat. Rebecca Lim, Mediacorp Artiste & Goldheart Brand Ambassador) (11th Gen: Grey)
SMB53H	KJDEP 975	N/A
SMB54E	KJDEP 975
SMB55C	KJDEP 975
SMB56A	KJDEP 176	Combiphar Singapore - Eye Mo Eye Drops: I See What I Want. (L & B: Eye Mo Moist: Refresh Dry & Tired Eyes. I Don’t See Competition. I See New Friends. R: Eye Mo Regular: Relieve Minor Eye Irritation. I Don’t See Misses. I See More Practice.) (Feat. Aden Tan, Actor & Singer)
SMB57Y	KJDEP SP	OS: SMRT Buses: South East Asia's F1RST Euro V Bus. This Eco-friendly SMRT Bus Meets The Extra Stringent Euro V Standard For A Cleaner, Greener & Healthier Singapore.
SMB58U	KJDEP SP	N/A
SMB59S	KJDEP 176	B: Mirage Aesthetic Pte Ltd - Mirage Aesthetic Facial Treatments: Korea BB Glow Facial.
SMB65Z	KJDEP 975	N/A
SMB66X	KJDEP 975
SMB67T	KJDEP 975

Tower Transit

Registration no.	Service	Advertisement
SMB3C	MDDEP	Good Pharma Dermatology & National Skin Centre - Suu Balm & Suu Balm Kids Body Wash: Formulated By National Skin Centre Singapore. Available At Guardian, Watsons, Unity, Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee. #MadeToSoothe. (L & R: Top-Quality Trusted Skincare For Eczema-Prone Skin. B: Trusted Skincare With Clean Ingredients.) (5th Gen: Teal & Dark Blue)
SMB7S	MDDEP	Asia Fitness Limited - Anytime Fitness: L & R: Anybody. Anywhere. Anytime. Redeem A Free 5-Day Trial Pass. B: We Got Your Back.
SMB8P	MDDEP	FPM Power Holdings (Singapore) Ltd - PacificLight Electricity Plans: PacificLight.com.sg. 6266 1188. (L: Next Stop, PacificLight. Sign Up Now! R: Ride Our Electric Currents Now! B: Where Do You Want To Glow Today?) (4th Gen: Orange & White)
SMB9L	MDDEP 855	Hwa Chong International School (HCIS) • 华中国际学校: Independence • Innovation • Internationalism. www.hcis.edu.sg. 6464 7077. Facebook & Instagram - HwaChong.IntlSchool. (2nd Gen: Red & White)
SMB10G	MDDEP	Mediacorp Radio - Class 95 • The Best Mix Of Music: L: Muttons In The Morning With Justin & Vernon (5AM - 10AM) • Cartunes With Jean (5PM - 8PM). R: Lunchbreak With Yasminne (10AM - 2PM) • Afternoons With Edward (2PM - 5PM) • Love Songs With John (8PM - 12AM). B: Class 95 • Download Now! MeListen. (10th Gen: Blue & Orange)
SMB20C	MDDEP	N/A
SMB23U	MDDEP 855	SEEK Limited - JobStreet Jobs Portal By SEEK: The Best Escape Is A Better Job. Seek Better. (L & R: Download Now. Download On The App Store & Get It On Google Play.) (4th Gen: Light Blue & Magenta)
SMB24S	MDDEP 882	B: PlayFACTO School Pte Ltd - PlayFACTO School: SG's #1 Student Care & Enrichment. Creative Math • Coding & Robotics • Premium Student Care • 38 Centres Islandwide. Hop On Board. Call / WhatsApp: 9773 4336. playfactoschool.com.sg.
SMB25P	MDDEP	N/A
SMB26L	MDDEP	Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) - Edelweiss Wheat Beer • Born In The Alps 1646: Pure Alpine Taste. Feel The Alps. (3rd Gen: Pale Blue & Dark Blue)
SMB27J	MDDEP 882	B: PlayFACTO School Pte Ltd - PlayFACTO School: SG's #1 Student Care & Enrichment. Creative Math • Coding & Robotics • Premium Student Care • 38 Centres Islandwide. Hop On Board. Call / WhatsApp: 9773 4336. playfactoschool.com.sg.
SMB29D	MDDEP	N/A
SMB32T	MDDEP
SMB33R	MDDEP 167	SEEK Limited - JobStreet Jobs Portal By SEEK: The Best Escape Is A Better Job. Seek Better. (L & R: Download Now. Download On The App Store & Get It On Google Play.) (4th Gen: Light Blue & Magenta)
SMB34M	MDDEP 171	Liberty Wireless Pte Ltd - Circles.Life Jetpac Travel Plan: Ready Jetpac Go! Take Off With Total Travel Freedom. Roam Anywhere. For Everyone. All Perks, No Fuss. Blast Off To Your Next Trip With Jetpac Now! (Dark Blue)
SMB35K	MDDEP 855	Galderma Singapore - Cetaphil Gentle Skin Care Products: Trusted Sensitive Skin Formulations Made Better. New & Improved. (Light Blue)
SMB43L	MDDEP 167	Embassy Of Switzerland In Singapore - MySwitzerland: I Need Switzerland. Discover Winter In Switzerland. MySwitzerland.com/winter. (L: I Need A Magical Winter. R: I Need Winter Wonderland.) (Feat. Roger Federer) (2nd Gen)
SMB44J	MDDEP	N/A
SMB45G	MDDEP 167	Medic Marketing Pte Ltd - WEISEN-U (胃仙-U) Tablets: Dual Layer Stomach Remedy. 双层药片 全面护胃.
SMB46D	MDDEP 857	Reckitt Benckiser (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Dettol: 80 Years Of Trusted Germ Protection. Protects From 100 Harmful Germs. (4th Gen: Green)
SMB47B	MDDEP	N/A
SMB48Z	MDDEP
SMB49X	MDDEP
SMB50R	MDDEP
SMB51M	MDDEP 854	MyRepublic Limited - MyRepublic Broadband Plans: No Surprises. Simply Fast Broadband For Streaming And Gaming. Fastest Netflix Streaming Speeds • Top Steam Download Speeds. (2nd Gen: Greyish-Blue)
SMB52K	MDDEP	N/A
SMB60L	MDDEP
SMB61J	MDDEP
SMB62G	MDDEP
SMB63D	MDDEP 854	Mediacorp - Channel 5 • Third Rail: 38 Passengers Trapped Underground On A Hijacked Train. All Episodes Available From 21 Nov. (L & R: Gold & Purple, B: Black)
SMB64B	MDDEP	N/A

Former deployments

• Former Deployments of Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 1)

Other information

Legend

Deployments
KJDEP	Kranji Depot
MDDEP	Mandai Depot
WLDEP	Woodlands Depot
SP	Spare bus
TRG	Training bus
Advertisement
N/A	Not available
(empty)	Two-third (⅔) body ad with front one-third (⅓) of left & right sides left unwrapped (in previous body colour).
B:	Ad covering entire rear.
L:	Ad on nearside / left side. (Shared ad)
R:	Ad on offside / right side. (Shared ad)
OS:	Window ad on offside / right side.

Buses in depots

SMRT Buses

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KJDEP	35 buses	SMB1H SMB2E SMB5Y SMB6U SMB11D SMB12B SMB13Z SMB14X SMB15T SMB16R SMB17M SMB18K SMB19H SMB21A SMB22Y SMB28G SMB30Z SMB31X SMB36H SMB37E SMB38C SMB39A SMB40U SMB41S SMB42P SMB53H SMB54E SMB55C SMB56A SMB57Y SMB58U SMB59S SMB65Z SMB66X SMB67T
WLDEP	1 bus	SMB4A

Tower Transit

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MDDEP	31 buses	SMB3C SMB7S SMB8P SMB9L SMB10G SMB20C SMB23U SMB24S SMB25P SMB26L SMB27J SMB29D SMB32T SMB33R SMB34M SMB35K SMB43L SMB44J SMB45G SMB46D SMB47B SMB48Z SMB49X SMB50R SMB51M SMB52K SMB60L SMB61J SMB62G SMB63D SMB64B

Lifespan expiry date

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Lifespan expiry date	Registration no.
18 Jun 2025	SMB1H
15 Sep 2025	SMB2E – SMB7S
6 Oct 2025	SMB8P – SMB13Z
20 Oct 2025	SMB14X – SMB19H
29 Oct 2025	SMB20C – SMB23U
6 Nov 2025	SMB24S – SMB33R
27 Nov 2025	SMB34M – SMB43L
14 Dec 2025	SMB44J, SMB45G
17 Dec 2025	SMB46D – SMB52K
25 Dec 2025	SMB53H – SMB62G
28 Dec 2025	SMB63D – SMB67T

Type of purchase(s)

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Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s purchase from SMRT Buses for Bus Contracting Model (BCM) Tendered packages	SMB3C, SMB7S – SMB10G, SMB20C, SMB23U – SMB27J, SMB29D, SMB32T – SMB35K, SMB43L – SMB52K & SMB60L – SMB64B

Notes

• All buses went for refurbishment & have been repainted to Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s Lush Green livery.

SMRT Buses

• SMB1H is the demonstrator. The exterior of this bus was prematurely refurbished due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the only unit to feature blue tinted windows & smaller side & rear EDS.
• SMB1H, SMB2E, SMB11D, SMB14X, SMB17M – SMB19H, SMB21A, SMB22Y, SMB28G, SMB30Z, SMB36H – SMB40U, SMB42P, SMB53H – SMB59S & SMB65Z – SMB67T have both licence plates with bolder font.
• SMB4A does not have the Trapeze CFMS unit installed.
• SMB12B
  • previously had its windscreen wiper area painted over in white (similar to SMB30Z's previous SMRT Buses' new livery paint scheme) but has since been painted into Lush Green livery.
  • has its rear licence plate with bolder font.
• SMB16R
  • features a smaller Mercedes-Benz badge at the front bumper.
  • features the reversing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
  • has both licence plates with bolder font.
• SMB19H & SMB67T were formerly APAD-registered.
• SMB30Z was previously repainted in SMRT Buses' new livery.
• SMB37E & SMB55C feature blue tinted window on nearside near the rear door of bus.
• SMB41S
  • does not have operator logo pasted on offside of bus.
  • has its front licence plate with bolder font.
• SMB56A is installed with a smaller rear EDS.

Tower Transit

• SMB7S, SMB10G, SMB23U, SMB24S, SMB32T, SMB35K, SMB46D – SMB49X, SMB51M, SMB52K, SMB60L, SMB63D & SMB64B have their rear licence plate with bolder font.
• SMB8P, SMB27J, SMB33R, SMB45G, SMB46D, SMB48Z, SMB49X & SMB51M are equipped with original offside wing mirror.
• SMB9L features the SBS Transit door closing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
• SMB20C has its front licence plate with bolder font.
• SMB32T does not have Tower Transit give way sticker.
• SMB33R has both licence plates with bolder font.
• SMB33R & SMB61J are equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.

See also

• Bus Deployments