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]
(..) Your precious treasure was almost lost, and with it, my fortune. Can you believe how well I did? I even convinced the monk. I should be in theatre. A toast to our success, Teacher. The end of the journey is near. Your identity shall go with me to the grave. There's your problem, mate. (..)2006 The Da Vinci Code