Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (Batch 2)
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Specifications[edit]
| 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[edit]
SMRT Buses[edit]
| Registration no. | Service | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB68R | KJDEP 975 | N/A |
| SMB69M | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB70H | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB71E | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB72C | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB73A | KJDEP 985 | NTUC Social Enterprises • We're All For Good - NTUC My First Skool • An NTUC First Campus Pre-School: Develop Your Child's Full Potential With Us. Discover How The Right Relationships Make All The Difference. (L & R: Enrol Now At myfirstskool.com.) (3rd Gen: Yellow & White) |
| SMB74Y | KJDEP 985 | B: iNova Pharmaceuticals - Difflam Lozenges: Don't Give Stabbing Sore Throats A Chance. Hit Them Hard And Early. Available At Your Nearest Pharmacy. |
| SMB75U | KJDEP 985 | B: National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) - 1 Million Linkpoints To Be Won: Monthly Lucky Draw From 1 Jun - 31 Dec 2023. Earn Up To 20 Chances To Win $10,000 Worth Of Linkpoints When You Sign Up For NTUC Union Membership. Find Out More At ntuc.co/luckydraw. |
| SMB76S | KJDEP 985 | Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Kitchen - GYG Cali Burrito: It's Fries In A Burrito! Fresh Guacamole • Sour Cream • Chipotle-Seasoned Fries • Choice Of Filling. gyg.com.sg. Instagram - guzmanygomezsg. |
| SMB77P | KJDEP 985 | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) - OCBC • For Now And Beyond - OCBC Business Banking App: More Insights. More Business. Your Business Trends, On Your Mobile. Your Multi-Useful OCBC Business App. Download The Business App Now. |
| SMB79J | KJDEP 985 | N/A |
| SMB80D | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB81B | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB82Z | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB83X | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB84T | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB85R | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB86M | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB87K | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB88H | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB89E | KJDEP 985 | |
| SMB90A | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB91Y | KJDEP 975 | |
| SMB92U | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB98D | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB99B | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB103Y | KJDEP 176 | |
| SMB104U | KJDEP 190 | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) - OCBC • For Now And Beyond - OCBC Business Banking App: More Insights. More Business. Your Business Trends, On Your Mobile. Your Multi-Useful OCBC Business App. Download The Business App Now. |
| SMB105S | KJDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB107L | KJDEP SP | Goldheart Jewellery - Goldheart Love & Romance Bridal Collection: Love & Romance. (Feat. Rebecca Lim, MediaCorp Artiste) (15th Gen: Pink) |
| SMB108J | KJDEP 190/190A* | N/A |
| SMB109G | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB110B | KJDEP SP | B: EduGrove Mandarin Enrichment Centre: What If You Can't Improve Your Child's Chinese Grades, Creativity, And Critical Thinking Skills, All In One Place? More Than 70% Of Our Students Have Scored A Distinction In Their Chinese PSLE / O-Levels! Now Open At SAFRA CCK! Save Up To $135 Today! |
| SMB111Z | KJDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB112X | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB114R | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB115M | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB116K | KJDEP SP | |
| SMB117H | KJDEP 176 | Wing Joo Loong Ginseng Hong (S) Co Pte Ltd: Free In-Store Body Constitution Analysis. wjl.com.sg. (L & R: Wellness Rooted In Nature.) |
| SMB119C | KJDEP 985 | B: Fenjiu Flagship Store (Singapore): Fenjiu, The Spirit Of China, Enjoyed By The World. 中国汾酒 畅享全球. T: 6518 4550. 260 South Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 058809 |
| SMB121U | KJDEP 188 | N/A |
| SMB122S | KJDEP 188 | B: iNova Pharmaceuticals - Difflam Lozenges: Don't Give Stabbing Sore Throats A Chance. Hit Them Hard And Early. Available At Your Nearest Pharmacy. |
| SMB123P | KJDEP 985 | N/A |
| SMB124L | KJDEP 972 | |
| SMB125J | KJDEP 972 | FPM Power Holdings (Singapore) Ltd - PacificLight: couchtoclouds.pacficlight.com.sg. (L: Electricity Plans That Go Extra Mile For You. Earn Krisflyer Miles With Your Electricity Plans. R: Earn Krisflyer Miles With Electricity Plans. B: From Couch To Clouds.) |
| SMB126G | KJDEP 972 | Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Kitchen - GYG Cali Burrito: It's Fries In A Burrito! Fresh Guacamole • Sour Cream • Chipotle-Seasoned Fries • Choice Of Filling. gyg.com.sg. Instagram - guzmanygomezsg. |
| SMB127D | KJDEP 972 | N/A |
| SMB128B | KJDEP 972 | Singlife - MINDEF & MHA Voluntary Scheme: L & R: To Your Mum, NS Looks Like This. Show Her You're Safe In And Out Of Camp From Just $0.17/day. B: Get Insured With The MINDEF & MHA Voluntary Scheme. singlife.com/mindef-mha. |
| SMB133K | KJDEP SP | N/A |
| SMB134H | KJDEP SP |
Tower Transit[edit]
| Registration no. | Service | Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| SMB78L | MDDEP 855 | Dr. Groot Microbiome - Best Solution For Hair Loss: Korean Best Selling No. 1 Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo. Over 25,000,000 Pcs Sold. 1st Place For 6 Conseutive Years. Available At All Guardian Stores Islandwide. |
| SMB93S | MDDEP 854 | Mediacorp Radio - Class 95 • The Best Mix Of Music: Download Now! MeListen. (L: Muttons In The Morning With Justin & Vernon (5AM - 10AM) • Cartunes With Jean (5PM - 8PM). R: Afternoons With Ling (2PM - 5PM) • Love Songs With Edward & Catherine (8PM - 12AM) • Lunchbreak With Yasminne (10AM - 2PM). B: Muttons In The Morning With Justin & Vernon (5AM - 10AM). (11th Gen: Blue, White & Orange) |
| SMB94P | MDDEP 857 | |
| SMB95L | MDDEP 855 | Galderma Singapore - Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser: A Nourishing Cream To Cream Cleanser. (Light Blue) |
| SMB96J | MDDEP | N/A |
| SMB97G | MDDEP 801 | EtonHouse International Education Group - E-Bridge Pre School: Newly Opened In Yishun And Sengkang! www.ebridge.edu.sg. Facebook & Instagram - ebridgepreschoolsg. (L: Give Your Child The Best Head Start In Life. R: Make A Difference In The Lives Of Future Generations. Embark On A Rewarding Career With Us.) |
| SMB100E | MDDEP 171 | Interior Times Singapore: Our Trusted Choice. Multi-Award Winning Interior Designer Firm. 9695 5566. 100% Deposit Money Back Guarantee • CASE Trusted • Lowest Price Highest Quality • Free Quotation. Instagram - InteriorTimesSG. Facebook - Interior Times Singapore. (Feat Zheng Geping & Hong Huifang) |
| SMB101C | MDDEP 857 | Futu Singapore Pte Ltd - Moomoo Online Trading & Investment Platform: Invest Smarter. Fund Plus: Expertly Curated Top Funds. (6th Gen: Black & Orange) |
| SMB102A | MDDEP 854 | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) - OCBC • For Now And Beyond - OCBC Business Banking App: More Insights. More Business. Your Business Trends, On Your Mobile. Your Multi-Useful OCBC Business App. Download The Business App Now. |
| 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 854 | Tung Lok Seafood 同乐海鲜: Unique Creations From The Heart 用心创佳肴 但求美食传. Featured Dishes - L & R: Wasabi Mayo Prawn, Grilled Fish In Collagen Broth, Salted Egg Fish Skin & Signature Chilli Crab & B: Signature Chilli Crab. |
| SMB118E | MDDEP 167 | Kellogg's Singapore - Your Day Is Waiting. But First, Kellogg's: 1 Serving = Protein Of 2 Eggs. |
| SMB120Y | MDDEP 167 | Tung Lok Seafood 同乐海鲜: Unique Creations From The Heart 用心创佳肴 但求美食传. Featured Dishes - L & R: Wasabi Mayo Prawn, Grilled Fish In Collagen Broth, Salted Egg Fish Skin & Signature Chilli Crab & B: Signature Chilli Crab. |
| SMB129Z | MDDEP 167 | Mediacorp Radio - Class 95 • The Best Mix Of Music: Download Now! MeListen. (L: Muttons In The Morning With Justin & Vernon (5AM - 10AM) • Cartunes With Jean (5PM - 8PM). R: Afternoons With Ling (2PM - 5PM) • Love Songs With Edward & Catherine (8PM - 12AM) • Lunchbreak With Yasminne (10AM - 2PM). B: Muttons In The Morning With Justin & Vernon (5AM - 10AM). (11th Gen: Blue, White & Orange) |
| SMB130T | MDDEP 801 | Tower Transit Singapore: Join The Tower Transit Family As A Bus Captain Today! $7200 Sign On-Bonus For Singaporeans/PRs! Sign Up Online Today And Enjoy These Benefits! Competitive Salaries • Monthly Cash Incentives • Unique Staff Benefits. (L: Mai Tu Liao! R & B: Cepat Lah! B: Find Out More On towertransit.sg Or Simply Scan The QR Code To Apply. Be Part Of The Tower Transit Family!) |
| SMB131R | MDDEP 167 | K18 Biomimetic Hairscience - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Molecular Repair Hair Oil: L: Damage Control That Fights Frizz From Within. R: Meet Our Biotech Breakthrough Hair Oil. R & B: Smooths + Repairs Damaged Hair. 24-Hr Frizz Control • 104% More Shine • 78% Reduction In Split Ends • 450°F (232°C) Heat Protection. (3rd Gen) |
| SMB132M | MDDEP 855 | Unicharm Corporation - SOFY Cooling Fresh Sanitary Pads: 5 Hrs Minty Cool Sensation. (Light Blue & White) |
Former deployments[edit]
Other information[edit]
Legend[edit]
| 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[edit]
SMRT Buses[edit]
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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[edit]
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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[edit]
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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)[edit]
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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[edit]
Buses with bolded licence plates[edit]
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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[edit]
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| Equipped with original offside wing mirror | SMB78L, SMB93S, SMB102A, SMB113T & SMB129Z |
Notes[edit]
- All buses went for refurbishment & have been repainted to Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s Lush Green livery.
SMRT Buses[edit]
- 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 features reversing chime instead of the usual SMRT chime.
- SMB112X does not have operator logo pasted on the offside of the bus.
- SMB119C is equipped with newer generation instrument cluster.
Tower Transit[edit]
- 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.