To start with you don't remove the entire seat on a R129 SL!

At the front of the seat with your head on the floor mat looking at the seat frame you will see 2 phillip headed screws that secure the seat lower cushion. remove those 2 screws & bingo you can find what has broken on the seat drive.

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