Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 2)
Specifications
| Operator(s) | 
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|---|---|---|
| Registration no. | 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 | 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 | Konvekta KL70T (original) Denso LD8u | |
| EDS model | LAWO BENEFIT (original) Mobitec MobiLED (SMB91Y) | |
| EDS controller model | LAWO SICMA-Control (original) Mobitec MobiMASTER ICU 600 (SMB91Y) | |
| 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 Additional interior rear aircon vents Additional rear grab poles Rear axle tyres inflation system Additional stop buttons on grab poles | |
| NEC telematics system TNT Surveillance T-DA Driver Alert System TNT Surveillance T-FA Front Alert Camera TNT Surveillance T-SA Side Alert Cameras |
GreenRoad telematics system TNT Surveillance 360° Surround View Camera System | |
Deployments
SMRT Buses
| Registration no. | Service | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB68R | KJDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB69M | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB70H | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB71E | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB72C | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB73A | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB74Y | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB75U | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB76S | KJDEP 985 | B: Starhub Singapore: Super Fast Speeds Up To 10Gbps. Made Safe With Safety Suite. starhub.com/fastisnowsafe. |
| SMB77P | KJDEP 985 | N/A |
| SMB79J | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB80D | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB81B | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB82Z | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB83X | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB84T | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB85R | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB86M | KJDEP 178 | |
| SMB87K | KJDEP 985 | B: browhaus - The Brow Salon: The Great Eye-Wakening. Lift, Tighten & Brighten The Eye Area With Your First Plasma Lift Upper & Lower Eyelid Session At $100* (U.P. $600). |
| SMB88H | KJDEP 985 | B: Asian Business Software Solutions - Financio Cloud Accounting Software: Accounting Made Easy! www.financio.co. |
| SMB89E | KJDEP 985 | N/A |
| SMB90A | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB91Y | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB92U | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB98D | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB99B | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB103Y | KJDEP 176 | |
| SMB104U | KJDEP 190 | Goldheart Jewellery - Goldheart 916 Modern Si Dian Jin (四点金) & Celestial Diamond Collection: shop.goldheart.com. (L: 恭贺新禧, 万事如意. R: A Tale of Time Love. B: The World's First 73-Facet Starburst Diamond.) (Feat. Rebecca Lim, Mediacorp Artiste & Goldheart Brand Ambassador) (12th Gen: L: Red, R: Pink, B: Light Blue) |
| SMB105S | KJDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB107L | KJDEP 176 | |
| SMB108J | KJDEP 190/190A* | |
| SMB109G | KJDEP 178 | |
| SMB110B | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB111Z | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB112X | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB114R | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB115M | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB116K | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB117H | KJDEP 176 | B: W Optics - Alcon Dallies Total 1 Water Gradient Contact Lenses: Feel The Comfort Of Total Water Lens. |
| SMB119C | KJDEP 985 | B: W Optics |
| SMB121U | KJDEP 188 | N/A |
| SMB122S | KJDEP 188 | Zoho Corporation - Zoho One Operating System: One Unified Software Suite To Run Your Entire Business. zoho.com/one. (2nd Gen: Yellow) |
| SMB123P | KJDEP 985 | N/A |
| SMB124L | KJDEP 972 | Sim Lian Group - The Botany @ Dairy Farm Condominium: New Private Condominium. Choice Of 1-Bedroom+Study To 5-Bedroom Units. Sales Gallery Along Dairy Farm Walk. 67676777. simlian.com.sg. |
| SMB125J | KJDEP 972 | N/A |
| SMB126G | KJDEP 972 | B: Starhub Singapore: Super Fast 5G Speeds. Made Safe With Safety Suite. starhub.com/fastisnowsafe. |
| SMB127D | KJDEP 972 | N/A |
| SMB128B | KJDEP 972 | |
| SMB133K | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB134H | KJDEP SP |
Tower Transit
| Registration no. | Service | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB78L | MDDEP 855 | Labbit Singapore - Labbit Lifestyle Mobile App: Read Articles And Earn In-App Credits! Engage In Quizzes And Surveys And Earn Again! Enjoy Discounts & Earn Even More When You Shop & Dine! Download Labbit, Use 'LABBITBUS'. Participate In Quizzes And Get $5 Voucher! https://labbit.sg. Facebook & Instagram - Labbit.sg. |
| SMB93S | MDDEP 171 | Webull Financial LLC - Webull Trading & Investment Platform • Official Partner Of The Brooklyn Nets And New York Liberty: Every Second Counts. Your Top Choice for US Stocks & Options Trading • Stocks, ETFs, Options & Mutual Funds. Download The Webull App Now And Start Your Investing Journey With One Of The Best Brokerages In The US! Scan QR For More Details. |
| SMB94P | MDDEP 855 | Alcon Singapore - Alcon Dailies Total 1 Water Gradient Contact Lenses: Feel The Comfort Of Total Water Lens. (Feat. Kang Sora, Korean Actress & Alcon Brand Ambassador) (8th Gen: Gold & Brown) |
| SMB95L | MDDEP | Skyline Enterprises Limited - Skyline Luge Singapore: Feel The Freedom. skylineluge.sg. (3rd Gen: Green) |
| SMB96J | MDDEP 167 | Auto & General Insurance Singapore - Budget Direct Insurance: Say NO To Overpriced Car Insurance. Pay Less Or Get $100! Even If You Don't Buy! Get A Quote At budgetdirect.com.sg. (5th Gen: Red & Black) |
| SMB97G | MDDEP 171 | B: Auto & General Insurance Singapore - Budget Direct Insurance: Say NO To Overpriced Car Insurance. Pay Less Or Get $100! Even If You Don't Buy! Get A Quote At budgetdirect.com.sg. (5th Gen: Red & Black) |
| SMB100E | MDDEP 854 | |
| SMB101C | MDDEP 855 | Auto & General Insurance Singapore - Budget Direct Insurance: Say NO To Overpriced Car Insurance. Pay Less Or Get $100! Even If You Don't Buy! Get A Quote At budgetdirect.com.sg. (5th Gen: Red & Black) |
| SMB102A | MDDEP 857 | |
| SMB106P | MDDEP | 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) |
| SMB113T | MDDEP 167 | Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co. Singapore - Darlie Double Action Fresh Protect Toothpaste: Fresh Breath All-Day Long With 12-Hour Oral Bacterial Defense. Stronger 12 Hour Oral Bacterial Defense. Kills 99.9% Bacteria. |
| SMB118E | MDDEP | N/A |
| SMB120Y | MDDEP 855 | Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Singapore - KFC Lunch Deals: From $5.95. Weekdays 11AM To 4PM. Featured Meals - L: Original Recipe Rice Bowl Meal, BBQ Tenders Burger Meal, R: Famous Bowl Meal & Shrooms Burger Meal. |
| SMB129Z | MDDEP 167 | Webull Financial LLC - Webull Trading & Investment Platform • Official Partner Of The Brooklyn Nets And New York Liberty: Every Second Counts. Your Top Choice for US Stocks & Options Trading • Stocks, ETFs, Options & Mutual Funds. Download The Webull App Now And Start Your Investing Journey With One Of The Best Brokerages In The US! Scan QR For More Details. |
| SMB130T | MDDEP 167 | Pizza Hut Singapore • Your Slice Of Simple - Pizza Hut Takeaway Pocket Pleasers: Value Never Tasted So Good. Pizza Hut Pizzas From Just $3: $3 Personal, $6 Regular & $10 Large. Featured Pizzas - Chicky Ham 'N' Corn, Just Cheese, Very Beefy & Cheese 'N' Chic. (4th Gen: Red) |
| SMB131R | MDDEP 167 | Futu Singapore Pte Ltd - moomoo Online Trading & Investment Platform: Take Charge. Download On The App Store & Get It On Google Play. (4th Gen: Orange) |
| SMB132M | MDDEP 167 | Alibaba Group - Lazada • LazBEAUTY: Be Spoiled For Choice In All Your Haircare Needs. Exclusive Member Prize • Monthly Member Voucher. Download The Lazada App Today. (L & R: Blue & Yellow B: Yellow) |
Former deployments
Other information
Legend
| Deployments | |
|---|---|
| KJDEP | Kranji Depot |
| MDDEP | Mandai Depot |
| SP | Spare bus |
| * | Crossover |
| 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) |
Buses in depots
SMRT Buses
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|---|---|---|
| KJDEP | 50 buses | SMB68R SMB69M SMB70H SMB71E SMB72C SMB73A SMB74Y SMB75U SMB76S SMB77P SMB79J SMB80D SMB81B SMB82Z SMB83X SMB84T SMB85R SMB86M SMB87K SMB88H SMB89E SMB90A SMB91Y SMB92U SMB98D SMB99B SMB103Y SMB104U SMB105S SMB107L SMB108J SMB109G SMB110B SMB111Z SMB112X SMB114R SMB115M SMB116K SMB117H SMB119C SMB121U SMB122S SMB123P SMB124L SMB125J SMB126G SMB127D SMB128B SMB133K SMB134H |
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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|---|---|
| Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s purchase from SMRT Buses for Bus Contracting Model (BCM) Tendered packages | SMB78L, SMB93S – SMB97G, SMB100E – SMB102A, SMB106P, SMB113T, SMB118E, SMB120Y & SMB129Z – SMB132M |
Miscellaneous
Buses with bolded licence plates
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|---|---|
| Both licence plates | SMB69M – SMB72C, SMB74Y, SMB75U, SMB77P, SMB80D – SMB82Z, SMB84T, SMB85R, SMB87K – SMB92U, SMB98D, SMB99B, SMB103Y – SMB105S, SMB107L – SMB110B, SMB112X, SMB114R – SMB117H, SMB119C, SMB121U, SMB122S, SMB124L – SMB128B & SMB133K |
| Front licence plate only | SMB79J, SMB95L & SMB102A |
| Rear licence plate only | SMB78L, SMB93S, SMB94P, SMB96J, SMB100E, SMB106P & SMB130T |
Buses with original offside wing mirror
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| Equipped with original offside wing mirror | SMB78L, SMB102A, SMB113T & SMB129Z |
Notes
- All buses went for refurbishment & have been repainted to Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s Lush Green livery.
SMRT Buses
- SMB68R is installed with a smaller nearside EDS.
- SMB69M – SMB71E, SMB84T, SMB98D, SMB99B, SMB126G & SMB127D were formerly APAD-registered.
- SMB76S is installed with a smaller rear EDS, similar to those used on the Batch SMRT Citaro buses.
- SMB91Y has a larger 'SG♥BUS' logo pasted on the rear of the bus.
- SMB109G feature reversing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
- SMB119C is equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.
Tower Transit
- SMB93S features the SBS Transit door closing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
- SMB120Y does not have 'SG♥BUS' logo pasted on front of the bus.