Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 2)
SMB70H (Service 983)Specifications
| Operator |
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|---|---|---|
| Registration number | SMB68R – SMB77P SMB79J – SMB92U SMB98D SMB99B SMB103Y – SMB105S SMB107L – SMB112X SMB114R – SMB117H SMB119C SMB121U – SMB128B SMB133K SMB134H |
SMB78L SMB93S – SMB97G SMB100E – SMB102A SMB106P SMB113T SMB118E SMB120Y SMB129Z – SMB132M |
| 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 | 50 | 17 |
| 67 (Total) | ||
| Year of manufacture | 2009 | |
| Period of registration | 30 Jun 2009 – 1 Oct 2009 | |
| 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 (original) Mobitec MobiLED (SMB91Y) | |
| EDS controller model | LAWO SICMA-Control (original) Mobitec MobiMASTER ICU 600 (SMB91Y) Gorba imotion CU.basic (SMB96J & SMB102A) | |
| PIDS model | LECIP LED | |
| Seat model | Vogelsitze System 750/3 Vogelsitze System 601 (Wheel arch seat) | |
| Door model | SMC Transit | |
| Additional features | ||
| ADAS model | TNT Surveillance T-DA Driver Alert System (SMRT Buses) TNT Surveillance T-FA Front Alert Camera & T-SA Side Alert Camera (SMRT Buses) TNT Surveillance 360° Surround View Camera System (Tower Transit) | |
| Others | Additional interior rear aircon vents Additional rear grab poles Additional stop buttons on grab poles Modified wing mirrors Stroller restraint system | |
Deployments
SMRT Buses
| Registration no. | Deployment | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB68R | GBDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB69M | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB70H | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB71E | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB72C | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB73A | WLDEP 900 | |
| SMB74Y | WLDEP 900 | |
| SMB75U | WLDEP 900 | |
| SMB76S | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB77P | WLDEP 900 | |
| SMB79J | WLDEP 913 | |
| SMB80D | WLDEP 912A | |
| SMB81B | WLDEP 913 | |
| SMB82Z | WLDEP 901 | |
| SMB83X | WLDEP 901/967* | |
| SMB84T | WLDEP 912A | |
| SMB85R | WLDEP 912A | |
| SMB86M | WLDEP 904 | |
| SMB87K | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB88H | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB89E | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB90A | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB91Y | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB92U | WLDEP SP | |
| SMB98D | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB99B | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB103Y | WLDEP SP | Ministry Of Health - National Mindline: Your First Stop For 24/7 Mental Health Support. Call 1771 Or WhatsApp 6669 1771. |
| SMB104U | WLDEP | N/A |
| SMB105S | WLDEP | |
| SMB107L | WLDEP | |
| SMB108J | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB109G | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB110B | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB111Z | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB112X | GBDEP 985 | |
| SMB114R | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB115M | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB116K | GBDEP 975 | SPH Media - ONE FM 91.3 • Good Times, Greatest Hits: Tune In To ONE FM 91.3! |
| SMB117H | GBDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB119C | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB121U | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB122S | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB123P | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB124L | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB125J | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB126G | GBDEP 975 | |
| SMB127D | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB128B | GBDEP SP | |
| SMB133K | GBDEP 985 | SPH Media - ONE FM 91.3 • Good Times, Greatest Hits: Tune In To ONE FM 91.3! |
| SMB134H | GBDEP 975 | Ministry Of Health - National Mindline: Your First Stop For 24/7 Mental Health Support. Call 1771 Or WhatsApp 6669 1771. |
Tower Transit
| Registration no. | Service | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB78L | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB93S | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB94P | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB95L | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB96J | MDDEP 167 | 2T: Derma Lab By Bio-Essence - Derma Lab Gentle Relief Cream & Gentle Relief Cleanser: L & R: Recommended By Dermatologists, Certified For Eczema-Prone Skin. R: Award Winning Moisturiser For Sensitive, Eczema-Prone Skin. B: The Most Effective Moisturising Cream. (2nd Gen) |
| SMB97G | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB100E | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB101C | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB102A | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB106P | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB113T | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB118E | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB120Y | MDDEP 167 | Santarli Realty & Apex Asia - Narra Residences: New Launch At Dairy Farm Walk. |
| SMB129Z | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB130T | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB131R | MDDEP 857 | Ministry Of Health - National Mindline: Your First Stop For 24/7 Mental Health Support. Call 1771 Or WhatsApp 6669 1771. |
| SMB132M | MDDEP FD | N/A |
Former deployments
Other information
Legend
| Deployments | |
|---|---|
| GBDEP | Gali Batu Depot |
| MDDEP | Mandai Depot |
| WLDEP | Woodlands Depot |
| FD | Flexi-Deployment |
| SP | Spare bus |
| * | Crossover |
| / | Sharebus |
| Advertisement | |
| N/A | Not available |
| (empty) | Full body ad. |
| 2T: | 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) |
Depot allocation
SMRT Buses
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|---|---|---|
| GBDEP | 27 buses | SMB68R SMB69M SMB70H SMB71E SMB72C SMB98D SMB99B SMB108J SMB109G SMB110B SMB111Z SMB112X SMB114R SMB115M SMB116K SMB117H SMB119C SMB121U SMB122S SMB123P SMB124L SMB125J SMB126G SMB127D SMB128B SMB133K SMB134H |
| WLDEP | 23 buses | SMB73A SMB74Y SMB75U SMB76S SMB77P SMB79J SMB80D SMB81B SMB82Z SMB83X SMB84T SMB85R SMB86M SMB87K SMB88H SMB89E SMB90A SMB91Y SMB92U SMB103Y SMB104U SMB105S SMB107L |
Tower Transit
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|---|---|---|
| MDDEP | 17 buses | SMB78L SMB93S SMB94P SMB95L SMB96J SMB97G SMB100E SMB101C SMB102A SMB106P SMB113T SMB118E SMB120Y SMB129Z SMB130T SMB131R SMB132M |
Lifespan expiry date
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|---|---|
| Lifespan expiry date | Registration no. |
| 29 Jun 2026 | SMB68R – SMB77P |
| 7 Jul 2026 | SMB78L – SMB87K |
| 16 Jul 2026 | SMB88H, SMB89E, SMB91Y – SMB97G |
| 28 Jul 2026 | SMB90A, SMB98D – SMB107L |
| 12 Aug 2026 | SMB108J – SMB112X |
| 17 Sep 2026 | SMB113T – SMB122S |
| 21 Sep 2026 | SMB123P – SMB127D |
| 30 Sep 2026 | SMB128B – SMB134H |
Type of purchase(s)
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|---|---|
| Leased by Land Transport Authority (LTA) from SMRT Buses for Bus Contracting Model (BCM) Tendered packages | SMB78L, SMB93S – SMB97G, SMB100E – SMB102A, SMB106P, SMB113T, SMB118E, SMB120Y, SMB129Z – SMB132M |
Notes
- All buses went for interior refurbishment.
- SMB69M – SMB71E, SMB84T, SMB98D, SMB99B, SMB126G & SMB127D were formerly APAD-registered.