Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 1)
SMB1H (Training Bus) — Demonstrator; De-registered
SMB7S (Service 882) — Production BatchSpecifications
| Operator |
| |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrator (De-registered) |
Production Batch | |
| Registration number | SMB1H | SMB2E SMB3C SMB4A SMB5Y – SMB67T |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SMB2E | KJDEP 172 | N/A |
| SMB5Y | KJDEP 172 | |
| SMB6U | KJDEP 172 | |
| SMB11D | KJDEP 172 | |
| SMB12B | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB13Z | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB14X | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB15T | KJDEP 172 | |
| 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 172 | |
| SMB22Y | KJDEP SP | SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd - SIMBA 5G: Switch To BEST VALUE Mobile Plan. eSim Instant Activation. (Purple) |
| SMB28G | KJDEP 176 | N/A |
| SMB30Z | KJDEP 176 | |
| SMB31X | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB36H | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB37E | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB38C | KJDEP 975 | SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd - SIMBA Broadband: Switch To Best Home Broadband. 10Gbps $29.99/30 Days. |
| SMB39A | KJDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB40U | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB41S | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB42P | KJDEP 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 | KJDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB54E | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB55C | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB56A | KJDEP 176 | |
| 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 | |
| SMB65Z | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB66X | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB67T | KJDEP 975 |
Tower Transit
| Registration no. | Deployment | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB3C | MDDEP FD | N/A |
| SMB7S | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB8P | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB10G | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB20C | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB24S | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB25P | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB26L | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB27J | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB29D | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB32T | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB33R | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB34M | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB35K | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB44J | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB45G | MDDEP FD | |
| SMB46D | MDDEP 854 | Lee Hwa Jewellery - Lee Hwa Italgold & Imperial Gold Collections: Artisanal Italian Craftmanship. shop.leehwajewellery.com. (Feat. Desmond Tan) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| KJDEP | Kranji 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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|---|---|---|
| KJDEP | 34 buses | 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 |
Tower Transit
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|---|---|---|
| MDDEP | 28 buses | SMB3C SMB7S SMB8P 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. |
| 15 Sep 2025 | SMB2E, SMB3C, SMB5Y – 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 | |
| De-registered buses | |
| SMB1H & SMB4A | |
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 |
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.