He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) I've completed doing... ...what I swore an oath to God, years ago, ...to never do again. I have created "something that kills people." And in that purpose, was a success. I've done this because philosophically, I am sympathetic to your aim. I can tell you with no ego, this is my finest sword. (..)2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1