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
Telematics system	TNT Surveillance T-SEEDS		GreenRoad
Driver Assistance & Camera systems	Kienzle Modular Tachograph MTCO 1324 (SMB1H) Mobileye 560 Advanced Driver Assistance System (SMB1H & SMB4A) TNT Surveillance T-DA Driver Alert System TNT Surveillance T-FA Front Alert Camera TNT Surveillance T-SA Side Alert Cameras		TNT Surveillance 360° Surround View Camera System
Others	Elekon Micro Systems next bus arrival display (SMB11D – SMB18K) Modified wing mirrors Additional overhead grab poles at wheelchair bay area Stroller restraint 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 178
SMB6U	KJDEP 172
SMB11D	KJDEP SP
SMB12B	KJDEP SP
SMB13Z	KJDEP SP
SMB14X	KJDEP SP
SMB15T	KJDEP 188
SMB16R	KJDEP SP
SMB17M	KJDEP 172	Singtel - Hello Possibilities: Discover Your Possibilities. singtel.com/Hello Possibilities.
SMB18K	KJDEP SP	N/A
SMB19H	KJDEP 172
SMB21A	KJDEP SP
SMB22Y	KJDEP SP	Ng Nam Bee Marketing Pte Ltd - Flying Man Thai Fragrant Brown Rice (金飛人香糙米): Always The Tastier, Healthier Choice 较健康的好选择.
SMB28G	KJDEP 176	N/A
SMB30Z	KJDEP 176	New Balance.
SMB31X	KJDEP 187	N/A
SMB36H	KJDEP SP
SMB37E	KJDEP 975
SMB38C	KJDEP 975
SMB39A	KJDEP 975
SMB40U	KJDEP 975
SMB41S	KJDEP 985
SMB42P	KJDEP 985
SMB53H	KJDEP 975
SMB54E	KJDEP 975
SMB55C	KJDEP 975
SMB56A	KJDEP 176	B: Philips Singapore: Elevate Your Home Entry Security With Philips Easykey. easykey.sg.
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	ANEXT Bank Singapore: L & R: Your Business Challenges The Status Quo. Bank With A Partner Who Does The Same. Supporting SMEs To Be Open For Business. B: The Digital Bank For Small And Growing Businesses.
SMB65Z	KJDEP 975	N/A
SMB66X	KJDEP 975
SMB67T	KJDEP 975

Tower Transit

Registration no.	Service	Advertisement
SMB3C	MDDEP 167	You Technologies Group Limited - YouTrip: You Want It, YouTrip It. Download & Sign Up For Free. (L & R: Best Rates All Day In 150+ Countries. B: Exchange & Pay With Zero FX Fees.)
SMB7S	MDDEP 855	5-Hour International Corporation Pte Ltd - Regular Strength 5-hour Energy Shot: Energy That Lasts. B-Vitamins For Mental Focus. 5hourenergy.com.sg. Facebook & Instagram - 5hourEnergySG
SMB8P	MDDEP	N/A
SMB9L	MDDEP
SMB10G	MDDEP
SMB20C	MDDEP
SMB24S	MDDEP
SMB25P	MDDEP
SMB26L	MDDEP
SMB27J	MDDEP
SMB29D	MDDEP
SMB32T	MDDEP
SMB33R	MDDEP 167	NutraCeutical Ingredients Pte Ltd - Recogen Total Joint & Bone Supplement (Lemon Tea Flavour): Mix Drink Go. (L: Support Healthy Cartilage Relieve Joint Discomfort. R: Support Bone, Joint & Muscle Health.)
SMB34M	MDDEP	N/A
SMB35K	MDDEP
SMB44J	MDDEP
SMB45G	MDDEP 167	Singapore Police Force (SPF) & National Crime Prevention Council Singapore (NCPC): L: You'll Regret Sharing Your Payment Account With Criminals. R & B: You Will Regret Sharing Your Singpass Details With Criminals. (2nd Gen)
SMB46D	MDDEP 855	Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024: Run As One Go Beyond. 29 Nov - 1 Dec. singaporemarathon.com.
SMB47B	MDDEP 171	Ministry Of Social & Family Development - Volunteer Fest: Start Your Volunteering Journey. Join Us At Volunteer Fest 6-7 July Our Tampines Hub • 13-14 July Toa Payoh Hub • 20-21 July Kampung Admiralty • 27-28 July Lot One Mall. celebratingsgvolunteers.sg.
SMB48Z	MDDEP 167	Auto & General Insurance Singapore - Budget Direct Insurance: It Pays To Choose Budget Direct Insurance. Car Insurance Due? Pay Less Or Pay Nothing! Beat Our Price, And Your Insurance Is On Us. Get A Quote At budgetdirect.com.sg/payless. (7th Gen: Red)
SMB49X	MDDEP	Gree Singapore - Free Match Series • Multi Split Smart Air Conditioners: No. 1 Brand Of Air Conditioners In The World.
SMB50R	MDDEP	N/A
SMB51M	MDDEP
SMB52K	MDDEP
SMB60L	MDDEP	Mandai Wildlife Reserve - Zoolympix: 25 May - 25 Aug 2024. www.mandai.com/Zoolympix. (L: Meet Nature's Sprinting Champion At Zoolympix! R: Meet Nature's High Jump Gold Medalist At Zoolympix! B: Visit Singapore Zoo & River Wonders.)
SMB61J	MDDEP	N/A
SMB62G	MDDEP 855	Unicharm Corporation - SOFY Cooling Fresh Sanitary Pads: 5 Hrs Minty Cool Sensation. Stay You, But Cooler! (2nd Gen: Light Blue & White)
SMB63D	MDDEP	N/A
SMB64B	MDDEP

Former deployments

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

Non-revenue buses

• Tower Transit

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.
PS:	Ad covering middle portion of left & right sides, with extreme end of the sides left unwrapped (in previous body colour).

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	29 buses	SMB3C SMB7S SMB8P SMB9L SMB10G SMB20C SMB24S SMB25P SMB26L SMB27J SMB29D SMB32T SMB33R SMB34M SMB35K 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
Lay-up buses
SMB23U & SMB43L

Type of purchase(s)

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

Miscellaneous

Buses with bolded licence plates

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Both licence plates	SMB1H, SMB2E, SMB11D, SMB12B, SMB14X, SMB16R – SMB19H, SMB21A, SMB22Y, SMB28G, SMB30Z, SMB33R, SMB36H – SMB40U, SMB42P, SMB53H – SMB59S & SMB65Z – SMB67T
Front licence plate only	SMB20C & SMB41S
Rear licence plate only	SMB7S, SMB10G, SMB23U, SMB24S, SMB32T, SMB35K, SMB46D – SMB49X, SMB51M, SMB52K, SMB60L & SMB63D

Buses with original offside wing mirror

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Equipped with original offside wing mirror	SMB8P, SMB27J, SMB29D, SMB33R, SMB45G, SMB46D, SMB48Z – SMB51M & SMB61J

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.
• 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.
• SMB15T & SMB19H are equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.
• SMB16R features a smaller Mercedes-Benz front logo and also features the reversing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
• SMB19H & SMB67T were formerly APAD-registered.
• SMB30Z was previously repainted in SMRT Buses' new livery.
• SMB37E & SMB55C feature blue tinted window on the nearside near the rear door of the bus.
• SMB56A is installed with a smaller rear EDS.
• SMB57Y is equipped with newer generation emergency hammers.

Tower Transit

• All buses have their PIW decal pasted on the exterior of the bus.
• SMB9L features the SBS Transit door closing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
• SMB25P has a larger 'SG♥BUS' logo pasted on the rear of the bus.
• SMB32T does not have Tower Transit give way sticker.
• SMB33R & SMB61J are equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.
• SMB34M is fitted with a smaller front EDS cut out.
• SMB50R does not have rear door closing chime.
• SMB51M does not have 'SG♥BUS' logo pasted on the nearside of the bus.

See also

• Bus Deployments