sloppy steering 79 W200

Have a friend turn the wheel back and forth and see whats moving.
Also jack the front up and see if the wheel moves from top to bottom.
These trucks have pressed front wheel bearings and after 30 plus years are most likely shot.
Could also be ball joints.

My dad's 78 he bought new has over 250K and the tie rods have never been replaced, but the wheel bearings have been replaced twice.