Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 1)
SMB1H (Training Bus) — Demonstrator; De-registered
SMB7S (Service 882) — Production BatchSpecifications
| Operator |
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| Demonstrator (De-registered) |
Production Batch | ||
| Registration number | SMB1H | De-registered buses | SMB11D – SMB13Z SMB15T – SMB19H SMB21A SMB22Y SMB24S – SMB67T |
| SMB2E – SMB10G SMB14X SMB20C SMB23U | |||
| 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 | 66 | |
| Year of manufacture | 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 | Denso LD8u | ||
| EDS model | LAWO BENEFIT | ||
| EDS controller model | LAWO SICMA-Control Gorba imotion CU.basic (SMB24S) | ||
| PIDS model | LECIP LED | ||
| Seat model | Vogelsitze System 750/3 Vogelsitze System 601 (Wheel arch seat) | ||
| Door model | SMC Transit | ||
| Additional features | |||
| ADAS model | Kienzle Modular Tachograph MTCO 1324 (SMB1H) Mobileye 560 Advanced Driver Assistance System (SMB1H & SMB4A) TNT Surveillance T-DA Driver Alert System, T-FA Front & T-SA Side Alert Cameras (SMRT Buses) TNT Surveillance 360° Surround View Camera System (Tower Transit) | ||
| 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
SMRT Buses
| Registration no. | Deployment | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB11D | Non-user lay-up status till 6 Oct 2026 | N/A |
| SMB12B | Non-user lay-up status till 6 Oct 2026 | |
| SMB13Z | Non-user lay-up status till 6 Oct 2026 | |
| SMB15T | Non-user lay-up status till 16 Oct 2026 | |
| SMB16R | Non-user lay-up status till 16 Oct 2026 | |
| SMB17M | Non-user lay-up status till 16 Oct 2026 | Singtel - Hello Possibilities: Discover Your Possibilities. singtel.com/Hello Possibilities. |
| SMB18K | Non-user lay-up status till 16 Oct 2026 | N/A |
| SMB19H | Non-user lay-up status till 16 Oct 2026 | |
| SMB21A | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB22Y | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB28G | GBDEP 176 | |
| SMB30Z | GBDEP 176 | |
| SMB31X | GBDEP 172 | |
| SMB36H | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB37E | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB38C | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB39A | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB40U | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB41S | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB42P | GBDEP 188 | SPgroup • Empowering The Future Of Energy: L & R: Electrify Your EV In Minutes With SP Mobility. Safe • Reliable • Sustainable. B: Charge Your EV On The SP App And Be Rewarded! Find Out More At SPMobility.sg. |
| SMB53H | GBDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB54E | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB55C | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB56A | GBDEP 176 | |
| SMB57Y | GBDEP 972 | 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 | GBDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB59S | GBDEP 176 | |
| SMB65Z | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB66X | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB67T | GBDEP 975 |
Tower Transit
| Registration no. | Deployment | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB24S | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB25P | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB26L | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB27J | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB29D | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB32T | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB33R | MDDEP 167 | Auto & General Insurance Singapore - Budget Direct Insurance: It Pays To Choose Budget Direct Insurance. Car Insurance Due? Pay Less With Budget Direct Insurance. Get A Quote At budgetdirect.com.sg. (L & R: Car Insurance • Motorcycle Insurance • Commercial Vehicle Insurance • Travel Insurance.) (9th Gen: Red) |
| SMB34M | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB35K | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB44J | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB45G | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB46D | MDDEP 167 | Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC): Don't Panic. Rest Easy With SDIC. |
| SMB47B | MDDEP FD | EdgeProp Singapore - EdgeProp Buddy: Ask Freely, Ask EdgeProp Buddy. Get Property Answers At buddy.edgeprop.sg. |
| SMB48Z | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB49X | MDDEP 857 | United Overseas Bank Limited: L & R: Ready To Connect To ASEAN's Most Extensive Trade Network? B: Connect With Us At go.uob.com/onebankforasean. (Blue) |
| SMB50R | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB51M | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB52K | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB60L | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB61J | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB62G | MDDEP 167 | United Overseas Bank Limited: L & R: Ready To Connect To ASEAN's Most Extensive Trade Network? B: Connect With Us At go.uob.com/onebankforasean. (Blue) |
| SMB63D | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB64B | MDDEP FD |
Former deployments
Other information
Legend
| Deployments | |
|---|---|
| GBDEP | Gali Batu Depot |
| MDDEP | Mandai Depot |
| FD | Flexi-Deployment |
| SP | Spare 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. |
Depot allocation
SMRT Buses
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| GBDEP | 30 buses | SMB11D SMB12B SMB13Z 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 |
Tower Transit
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| MDDEP | 23 buses | 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. |
| 6 Nov 2025 | SMB25P |
| 27 Nov 2025 | SMB43L |
| 14 Dec 2025 | SMB44J, SMB45G |
| 17 Dec 2025 | SMB46D – SMB52K |
| 25 Dec 2025 | SMB53H – SMB62G |
| 28 Dec 2025 | SMB63D – SMB67T |
| 6 Oct 2027 | SMB11D – SMB13Z |
| 20 Oct 2027 | SMB15T – SMB19H |
| 29 Oct 2027 | SMB21A, SMB22Y |
| 6 Nov 2027 | SMB24S, SMB26L – SMB33R |
| 27 Nov 2027 | SMB34M – SMB42P |
| Lay-up buses | |
| SMB43L | |
| De-registered buses | |
| SMB1H – SMB10G, SMB14X, SMB20C & SMB23U | |
Lifespan extension
| 2 years extension | SMB11D – SMB13Z, SMB15T – SMB19H, SMB21A, SMB22Y, SMB24S, SMB26L – SMB42P
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Type of purchase(s)
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| Leased by Land Transport Authority (LTA) from SMRT Buses for Bus Contracting Model (BCM) Tendered packages | SMB24S – SMB27J, SMB29D, SMB32T – SMB35K, SMB43L – SMB52K, SMB60L – SMB64B |
Notes
- All buses went for interior refurbishment.
- SMB1H was the demonstrator. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this bus underwent premature exterior refurbishment. It was the sole unit equipped with blue-tinted windows and smaller EDS units on the side and rear.
- SMB8P, SMB27J, SMB29D, SMB33R, SMB45G, SMB46D, SMB48Z – SMB51M & SMB61J are fitted with original offside wing mirror.
- SMB15T, SMB19H, SMB33R & SMB61J are equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.
- SMB19H & SMB67T were formerly APAD-registered.
- SMB56A is installed with a smaller rear EDS.